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How to Never Procrastinate Again? 🚀✨

How to Never Procrastinate Again? 🚀✨

Part II

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Angelina Yang
Dec 18, 2023
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How to Never Procrastinate Again? 🚀✨
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It’s not death a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.

- Marcus Aurelius

Last week we talked about procrastination and shared some down-to-earth tips for those of us who struggle with it. Let’s do a quick…

Recap!🤓

We summarized that there are two types of procrastination:

  • the ones with deadlines

  • and the sneaky ones without! 🙀

We also shared some practical tips:

  • Keep it real – don't get too lost in the dream of success.

  • Instead, picture and ponder the journey, not just the destination.

    Additionally,

  1. Set deadline for each plan.

  2. Have a backup plan just in case.

  3. Share your game plan with others.

Which one below takes control of you😭?

More practical tips!

To continue from last time:

You’ve made up your mind and you devised a plan, why not take the plunge into execution?

Procrastination tends to rear its head in the gap between thinking and doing.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Define a final starting date.🧐

  • Set in stone: Let’s say December 17th, 2023.

  • Attach a consequence: If you don't start today, the plan is off.

Why a final starting date?

  • A mere starting date may not propel you into action. You can start any day you want! However, a final starting date is different.

  • If you don’t start by your final starting date, why bother? You are probably not that passionate about this goal.

2. Avoid “warming up”.😳

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