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I'll get to it -- when I get a chance.

You know what that means, don't you? You'll never get to it! Here are 8 simple ways to kick the procrastination habit and start getting things done.

1. BREAK IT DOWN. Seem overwhelming? Don't look at your goals as one big project. Break them down into small parts. Assign a specific deadline (date and time) to each part.

2. WRITE IT DOWN. Make it official by writing your goals (mini and ultimate) on paper.

3. SHOUT IT OUT. Tell people what your goals are. Ask a friend or associate for some ongoing motivation.

4. CONSISTENCY. Establish a regular time each day to work towards your goal.

5. ORGANIZED SURROUNDINGS. Organize your environment, complete with the tools you need, so it is conducive to working efficiently.

6. VISIBLE GOALS. Keep your goals in front of you. Post reminders of your goals and deadlines where you can constantly see them. Post your pending rewards along with them.

7. BUSINESS BEFORE PLEASURE. Make something you normally do and enjoy contingent upon doing the avoided task. For example: I will not go to my favorite lunch spot until I complete Part A of my project. By the way, no fair cheating!!

8. SET PENDING REWARDS. Set rewards for your ultimate goal and mini-goals. You'll constantly have something enjoyable to look forward to.

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by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now!

http://www.getorganizednow.com

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