Have you set your new year’s goals but having trouble meeting them? Today we are going to give some practical tips for overcoming procrastination:
1. Form a clear picture of what you want and focus on your goals.
2. Change your limiting beliefs.
3. Develop a plan.
4. Break down the activity into smaller tasks. For example, start by exercising 10 minutes a day and gradually increase the time.
5. Form positive habits by acting as if you have overcome your procrastination.
6. Keep a written record of your progress.
7. Reward yourself for each step accomplished.
8. Have friends and family support your success.
9. Visualize yourself accomplishing your goal.
10. Create new habits to support your new behavior. For example, exercise in the morning if you tend to skip it later in the day.
11. Find a partner who shares your goals.
12. Avoid people who express doubt toward your goals.
13. Avoid environments that encourage the bad habit you’re trying to break.
14. Use positive language when thinking about your goal. For example, say “I am going to feel and look so much better by working out.”
Hope these suggestions, written by Jim Gerard, help.
