Procrastinating

We all put things off sometimes. 

That's procrastinating. 

A lot of times we do this because we don't want to feel the discomfort or pain of what it is that we have decided that we should do. This discomfort and pain comes because something is boring, scary, or sometimes it just doesn't fit in with what we have decided are the most important things in our life. 

If it doesn't fit with our priorities, maybe it's time to get honest and tell someone else kindly that we can't make their priorities ours right now. We have other things that need our attention right now.

But, if it's something that aligns with our priorities and who we are trying to be, and it's just hard, it's scary, or just boring, here's a few strategies of how to get those things done. 

First, give yourself an out. You don't have to do it all. You just have to start. Just dial the phone. Just get out your running clothes the night before. Just do one thing to head you in the right direction. It sounds simple. But you'll be surprised at how much momentum that gives you.

Second, is similar. Don't overwhelm yourself with the entire goal. Start cleaning the room with one drawer. Give yourself an easy win. Something you know you can do. And then the rest is optional. You get to celebrate the win, and often you are ready for more. 

These tips can seem so simple, but when we get started, our lives will uplevel and building on success is so much more effective than beating yourself up about failure. Set yourself up to succeed!