Start Holding Yourself Accountable
Getting over procrastination takes action and a way to hold yourself accountable. Of course, that is easier said than done. Today I’m going to share a simple three step process with you that will help you get started and get more done than you ever thought possible. So, what’s the best way to start holding yourself accountable?
It all starts with a goal. You have to know what it is you want to accomplish. If you don’t know what your goal is, it’s hard to know what you should be doing first or what you should be doing right now to move in the right direction. So, what do we do instead? Anything other than the work we know needs to get done. If you had a consistent way of holding yourself accountable, then the process would be much easier.
Set A Goal
Your goal is simply putting what you know you need to get done into words. A good goal has defined parameters and a set deadline. It doesn’t have to be complicated. You know what you want to accomplish, you also know when your deadline is. In other words, you have a well-defined goal now all you need to do is plan out what steps need doing next and by when to keep you on track for the end date. That’s why the remaining steps are just as important as the first one. For now, I want you to think about one thing you need to get done and turn it into a goal.
Write It Down
I don’t care if you find a random scrap of paper to write on, use your favourite notebook or type a note to yourself on your phone. The important part is that you put your goal into writing. This does two things. First of all, it helps you clarify what your goal is. You have to be quite specific when you try to put what you want or need to do into words. Secondly, writing it down gives you something to look back on. It serves as a reminder and as a tool that you can use when you are tempted to procrastinate.
Get Started
Last but not least, it’s time to get started. That’s often the hardest part, isn’t it? You’re tempted to skip your workout until you lace up your shoes and get started. Once you’re off and running, it’s much easier to keep going. Once you have your goal written down, think about something you can do right now to move you in the right direction. Go do that. Then come back and do something else. Each morning, start by looking at your goal and challenge yourself to take action. Before you know it, you will have made some serious progress and by holding yourself accountable you’ll be sure to follow through and see your goal through to the end.
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