How to stop being lazy?
QUESTION: How can I stop being so damn ?
- Its very important to give yourself permission to fail - remember, guilt is not a productive emotion.
- Honoring your word — when you commit to doing something, follow through. When you decide to do it, just do it.
- Start planning your actions and breaking them into manageable chunks which increase your productivity.
- Get others to keep you accountable — a friend or accountability partner that will call you out if you start backsliding.
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