These 5 tips to overcome procrastination are particularly useful during this busy holiday season. Let me know if anything resonates with you in the comments.
A Little Background Understanding
Today as I listened to my daily Ten Percent meditation, The Nature of Thoughts, this quote by Joseph Goldstein, stood out.
When we are not aware of thinking, thoughts often exercise a great power and influence in our lives. And yet when we are mindful of them, we see their ephemeral, insubstantial nature. This understanding allows us to choose which thoughts are useful, should be acted upon, and which are not useful, and should simply be let go of.
This understanding is key to my 5 tips to overcome procrastination. Part of our avoidance of important tasks is the overload of thoughts that distract us.
The 5 Tips
- Adopt a daily meditation practice
- Find and utilize your motivator
- Start with the easiest task
- Or start with the most annoying task
- Acknowledge your progress
What If I Can’t Get Past Tip #1?
Truly, starting a meditation practice can seem overwhelming. It doesn’t need to be.
- Sit in a quiet place
- Cast your gaze downward
- Inhale deeply through your nose
- Slowly exhale through your relaxed lips
- Repeat deep breathing 2 more time
Congratulations! You’ve just started a daily meditation practice.
But How Do I Find My Motivator?
Sometimes we stumble upon what motivates us. Perhaps you’ve been successful previously? Calm your mind with your new meditation practice, recalling all the aspects of that success, especially what motivated you. Generally, we are motivated by outside influences or an aspect within your personality. My blog about finding these personality traits might be useful.
Let’s Wrap This Up
In addition to the 5 tips to overcome procrastination, I’d like to share a final idea as navigate through this holiday season. As you think about wishing someone well, why not make it something more specific like, Thank you for…
Sitting out here accepting my donation for the kettle
May you be filled with love this December!