
Do you often make goals, only to procrastinate until the last moment (or, worse, not accomplish them at all)? Do you often write “To Do” lists but don’t ever get around to crossing off the items? You’re not alone. A lot of people are great at figuring out what needs to be done, but not-so-great at actually doing those things.
1. Stay positive – people procrastinate the most when they’re in a crummy mood. When you’re happy, your productivity improves and you can become more successful. Even the military trains its recruits to be optimistic. How do you tap into your good side, though? Take note of the progress you’re making, even when your goal still feels far away. Celebrate how far you’ve come. Even when something has been ridden with negative events and failures, the progress alone will help you to keep happily pushing on.
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