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3. Eliminate Distractions

3. Eliminate Distractions

  • Block out time for your tasks and avoid distraction.
  • Start your day early. Waking up early allows you to get a head start on your tasks before the day’s distractions begin.
  • End your workday on time and avoid working into the evening. Spend your evenings on hobbies, socializing, and self-care.

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2. Prioritize and Schedule tasks

2. Prioritize and Schedule tasks

  • Identify the MIP or Most Important Task that will move you closer to your goals. Focus on this first thing each day before responding to emails or other distractions.
  • Schedule time for your MIP and avoid the temptation to postpone it.

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1. Use Productivity Techniques

1. Use Productivity Techniques

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2. Make a Schedule for Yourself and Stick To It

2. Make a Schedule for Yourself and Stick To It

  • Set daily or weekly goals and break them down into actionable steps.
  • Give yourself deadlines for each step and schedule time to work on them.
  • Track your progress and hold yourself accountable.

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3. Break Down Large Tasks Into Smaller Steps

3. Break Down Large Tasks Into Smaller Steps

  • Break down tasks into increments of less than 2 hours. This keeps the work from seeming overwhelming.
  • Set a timer and focus on one task for the duration of the timer. Then take a short break before moving on to the next task.

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How to Overcome Procrastination

How to Overcome Procrastination

  1. Start working, especially when you don't feel like it
  2. Make a schedule for yourself and stick to it
  3. Break down large tasks into smaller steps

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Conclusion

Conclusion

By implementing these techniques, you will overcome procrastination and achieve more each day through improved productivity and focus. You will gain momentum toward your goals and develop positive habits that will benefit you for life...

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1. Start Working, Especially When You Don’t Feel Like It

1. Start Working, Especially When You Don’t Feel Like It

  • Even if you only work for 15 or 30 minutes, getting started will help you feel more motivated and productive.
  • Tackle the easiest or most enjoyable part of the task to build momentum.
  • As you make progress , your motivation wil...

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How to Get Things Done

How to Get Things Done

  1. Use time-blocking
  2. Prioritize and schedule tasks
  3. Eliminate distractions

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