Speaker 1: Hey everybody, Riley Hart here and welcome back to Fearless
Speaker 1: Mindset Mornings. I'm so glad you're joining me again today.
Speaker 1: You know that feeling when you have a mountain of
Speaker 1: tasks looming over you, but all you really want to
Speaker 1: do is binge watch another episode of that show you're
Speaker 1: totally hooked on. Yeah, we've all been there. Procrastination, my friends,
Speaker 1: is the sneaky monster that loves to suck our time
Speaker 1: and energy. But guess what, today we're tackling it head on.
Speaker 1: We're diving deep into those procrastination habits, figuring out why
Speaker 1: they hold us back, and most importantly, arming ourselves with
Speaker 1: the tools to break free. Because, let's face it, there
Speaker 1: are so many amazing things you could be doing if
Speaker 1: only you weren't letting procrastination steal your thunder. So buckle up,
Speaker 1: grab a cup of coffee or maybe that extra slice
Speaker 1: of toast, because who am I kidding? We all deserve
Speaker 1: a little treat, and get ready to conquer those procrastination demons.
Speaker 1: All right, let's kick things off with five key tapeways
Speaker 1: to help us slay this beast. One. Identify your procrastination triggers. Ever,
Speaker 1: notice certain tasks make you want to crawl under the
Speaker 1: covers and pretend you're not there. It's about understanding what
Speaker 1: sets those procrastination alarms off for you. Is it a
Speaker 1: fear of failure, feeling overwhelmed, Maybe it's just plain boredom.
Speaker 1: Once you know your triggers, you can start tackling them
Speaker 1: head on. Two. Break down those big, scary projects into smaller,
Speaker 1: more manageable chunks. This is a game changer. Folks. Ever
Speaker 1: heard the saying how do you eat an elephant one
Speaker 1: bite at a time. It's true when a task feels insurmountable,
Speaker 1: it's easy to freeze up. But by breaking it down
Speaker 1: into smaller steps, it becomes less intimidating and way more achievable. Three.
Speaker 1: Embrace the power of just starting. The hardest part is
Speaker 1: often just taking that first step. Once you get moving,
Speaker 1: momentum builds, and suddenly you're surprised at how much you
Speaker 1: accompli So, next time you're battling the urge to procrastinate,
Speaker 1: just commit to five minutes of work. You'll be amazed
Speaker 1: at what you can achieve. Four. Create a dedicated work space,
Speaker 1: even if it's just a corner of your kitchen table.
Speaker 1: Having a designated space for work helps signal to your
Speaker 1: brain that it's time to focus and get things done.
Speaker 1: It also minimizes distractions and helps you stay on track. Five.
Speaker 1: Reward yourself. Celebrate those small victories along the way. Treat
Speaker 1: yourself to something you enjoy. A delicious snack, a quick
Speaker 1: walk in the park, or a few minutes of guilt
Speaker 1: free scrolling through social media, but don't go overboard. Positive
Speaker 1: reinforcement keeps you motivated and helps build that healthy habit loop.
Speaker 1: Let me paint a picture for you. Imagine Sarah, a
Speaker 1: brilliant writer who's been struggling to finish her novel. She
Speaker 1: gets stuck in this endless cycle of starting, stopping, and
Speaker 1: ultimately feeling defeated. She knows she has a great story
Speaker 1: inside her, but the fear of not being good enough
Speaker 1: keeps whispering doubts in her ear. She tries everything, working
Speaker 1: late into the night, listening to motivational podcasts, even trying
Speaker 1: to write while walking on a treadmill not as effective
Speaker 1: as it sounds. Finally, Sarah decides to take a different approach.
Speaker 1: She breaks down her novel into smaller chapters, sets realistic
Speaker 1: daily word counts, and creates a dedicated writing space in
Speaker 1: her spare room. She also starts rewarding herself with small
Speaker 1: treats for hitting those milestones a hot cup of tea,
Speaker 1: a walk in the park, or even just five minutes
Speaker 1: of reading her favorite book. Guess what it works. Sarah
Speaker 1: finds that by breaking down the daunting task into smaller,
Speaker 1: more manageable chunks and celebrating her progress along the way,
Speaker 1: she gains momentum and confidence. She rediscovers the joy of
Speaker 1: writing and eventually finishes her novel, sending it off to
Speaker 1: agents with a newfound sense of pride and accomplishment. So
Speaker 1: remember fred, friends, procrastination is a habit, not your destiny.
Speaker 1: You have the power to break free from its grip
Speaker 1: and achieve all those amazing things you've been dreaming of.
Speaker 1: Take that first step today, even if it's just five minutes,
Speaker 1: and watch as you unlock your true potential. I want
Speaker 1: to hear from you. Have you ever struggled with procrastination?
Speaker 1: What are some strategies that have worked for you? Share
Speaker 1: your thoughts and experiences in the comments below, or connect
Speaker 1: with me on social media using the hashtag hashtag Fearless
Speaker 1: Mindset Mornings. Remember every day is a fresh start, a
Speaker 1: chance to rewrite your story and become the best version
Speaker 1: of yourself. And til next time, keep shining bright. This
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