Reward Yourself for Progress
Celebrate small victories. Every time you complete a task, give yourself a small reward—whether it’s a break, a treat, or a few minutes of doing something you enjoy. Positive reinforcement makes you want to keep going and helps you build the habit of self-discipline.
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Procrastination is something we all struggle with at times, but it doesn't have to hold you back. With a few simple strategies, you can take control of your time and energy, and master self-discipline. Here are five powerful but easy-to-follow secrets to help you beat procrastination.
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Then reward yourself.
Give yourself a 10-15-minute break every hour. Reward yourself for accomplishing a designated task by then (and only then) engaging in a more desirable activity.
Think video games, Facebooking, reading, texting, watching TV, etc. You choose the reward, but ...
Give Yourself A Reward
Make a list of things you need to do and do the one you don't want to do first. Then give yourself a little reward for doing it (a piece of candy, a few minutes on social media, etc).
Then do something on your list that you want to do and continue alternating from there.
Motivate yourself with a reward
People who know their hard work will be tangibly rewarded tend to perform better than those who don’t.
Whether it’s a vacation, something you’ve been wanting to buy, or dinner at your favorite restaurant, pick a reward that will keep you going and pretend it’s already yours.
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