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1 " You may delay, but time will not, and lost time is never found again. - Benjamin Franklin "
― Damon Zahariades , The Procrastination Cure: 21 Proven Tactics For Conquering Your Inner Procrastinator, Mastering Your Time, And Boosting Your Productivity!
2 " The biggest challenge in working on a task you consider to be boring, difficult, or unappealing, is starting on it. But a strange things happens once you start: the anxiety and dread associated with it rapidly declines. "
3 " Try time chunking the next time you’re faced with a task or project that’s likely to require more than two hours to complete. "
4 " Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn't the work he's supposed to be doing at that moment. "
5 " Don’t rely on your memory. Write down every item that needs your attention. "
6 " What separates the action taker from the excuse maker is the habit of acting. "
7 " There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for dealing with a feeling of overwhelm. The most effective method for controlling this feeling is to identify its root cause and address it at its source. "
8 " Each time we procrastinate, we choose one activity over another. The problem is, the items we postpone never go away. They linger, demanding more and more attention as time passes. "
9 " successful people in all walks of life get things done. On "
10 " Here’s the takeaway: if you struggle with indecisiveness, get into the habit of taking action. "
11 " For example, if you normally procrastinate by checking social media, use a website blocker (e.g. SelfControl, Freedom, HeyFocus, etc.) to block Facebook and Twitter for 30 minutes at a time. Gradually increase the duration of the blocks each week. "
12 " If you give yourself two hours to complete a task, you’ll probably take two hours to complete it. Shorten the time available to 90 minutes, and you’ll complete the task in that condensed timeframe. "
13 " Apprehension regarding how or where to start is a state of fear that we impose upon ourselves. "
14 " The true cost of choosing a less-than-ideal option is usually negligible. Meanwhile, the cost of allowing fear and discomfort to rob us of our ability to make decisions is significant; it sabotages our productivity. "