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Did you know it's a habit? I never really thought about it that way until recently and it made perfect sense to me. As we know, habits are formed through repetition. This is true even for the ones that lead to procrastination.
The neural pathways of your brain are literally “trained” to repeat the habitual response to any situation. The more you do it, the harder it is to change.
Think of it like walking the same path to the mailbox every day. You go the same way, at the same time usually without variation because it's what your used to doing. But what if you tried to change your path? How many times would you have to consciously choose the new path before it becomes a part of your routine? For most of us it would take almost a month before our brains would stop defaulting to the old path.
That is literally how your brain creates a habit. Good or bad and you will repeat it until you consciously choose to change it. The habit of procrastination is no different and it often becomes the path of least resistance.
Your brain becomes hardwired to procrastinate, when faced with certain situations. Like stopping to play a game of Candy Crush or scrolling through TikTok when you’re supposed to be writing a new blog post. I'm guilty, I'll admit it! It's just human nature to procrastinate. The trick is to recognize the triggers that cause it and then find a good way to change the habit.
For me, it's when I can't figure out what to do next or I'm not particularly thrilled with the task at hand. I tend to wander off and do something that doesn't require much brain power. It's much easier and more fun, but I know that is not going to get anything accomplished, so have to remind myself that it's okay to wander but not okay to get stuck there.
To do this, sometimes I set a simple 15 minute timer on my phone (can you say; hey Siri set a timer for me) that way I allow myself some play time without getting lost for hours. Of course, there is a lot more to it than that, but you get the idea.
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I always wanted to be a person who kept a journal, but I never really got the hang of it until recently. Then I finally got it and I have to say not only do I enjoy it; I truly believe it’s making a difference.
As I'm writing this I’m officially on day 103 and have no intention of stopping. I’ve been keeping track by writing the number of days up in the corner of each page for a couple of reasons.
1. To see how long I would stick with it.
2. To see if it would really help me make some positive changes.
The answer is YES! I have been seeing definite improvements in my business and personal life. Just by taking a few minutes of quiet time first thing in the morning to write down the things I want to accomplish along with positive affirmations, especially around some of the money blocks I’ve been working through.
So far, I’ve found myself to be more focused on the important tasks in my business instead of going 50 directions at once. Which means I’m getting more done in less time. I’ve also been sticking more to my regular fitness routine instead of making excuses to skip it.
Something about writing it down every day makes it more of a priority. Also, there is that little bit of guilt when I don’t hold myself accountable.
If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend it.
Here are a few tips that helped me:
Pick the Right Time – I’m a morning person, so that works best for me, but if you’re a night owl then right before bed might be better for you. Any time that you can just have 10 to 15 minutes of quiet will do. You don’t want to feel rushed, tired or preoccupied. You want your positive thoughts to flow.
Get Comfortable – It’s easier to get into your thoughts if you’re comfortable. I like using my desk. But any place you feel relaxed will do.
Turn off Distractions – Shut off your notifications and put your phone on airplane mode. You can play a little relaxing music if you like but turn off the background noise. You’ll be amazed at how much you will start to enjoy the quiet time.
Combine It with Something Else You Enjoy Doing – If you find it a little difficult at first then try combining it with a habit that you already enjoy. For instance, I enjoy a nice cup of coffee first thing in the morning, so that is when I journal. So if you like a cup of tea in the afternoon or before bed then that will work too. Anything that you do daily will help you create this new habit faster.
Make It Easy – Don’t make it hard. The simpler you make it the better. Find the most convenient way possible to fit it into your daily routine. You may have to try a few different time or ways until you figure that out but you'll be glad you did, especially when you're on day 103 and looking back at how it has positively helped your business and your life!
Go ahead and try it! Commit to at least 30 days and if you miss a day don't feel bad or quit. Just pick up the next day and keep on going.
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As I'm sure you know, growing your business online requires consistent daily effort focused on the right tasks. Knowing where to start and what to focus one can get a little overwhelming at times, but it doesn't have to when you start using this little gift I have for you.
