2018 is here, and we all have things we have promised
ourselves we will do. Whether it’s something
simple like cleaning out your closet or a longer term goal, like start getting
your home ready for sale, nearly all of us have something on our to-do list
that we just can’t seem to get started on. Here are some ideas on how to end
procrastination to improve your productivity and get things done and feel
better about yourself!
Do the
hard stuff first. If you’ve been
putting off a task and seem to be doing lots of other things instead, do the difficult
task first. There’s nothing worse than a task looming over your head that gives
you a feeling of dread! By tackling it head on, you eliminate both the project
and the anxiety around it.
Cut a
large project into smaller segments and create realistic daily goals. If
it’s a larger task that may take days or weeks (like a big basement clean-out,
painting or decluttering your home), set
smaller daily goals to keep you on track. For instance, choose one section to
clean or declutter, every day, perhaps for only 15-minute. After a week or two, the project will be done
and you will feel good about accomplishing job.
This is also a good way to start an exercise routine. Just pick a type of exercise you like (or
simply walk briskly around your house) and do it for just 10 minutes every day. I read somewhere, “you can do almost anything
for 10 minutes!” After a few days, you’ll
find yourself enjoying the activity and extending the time to 20 or 30 minutes!
Make yourself accountable to someone. Tell another person
about your project or goal. It’s one of
the best ways to overcome procrastination—but choose carefully. You want to
choose someone who is truly interested in your success.
Avoid
temptations that take you off task. Activities
like social media or binge-watching Netflix or Amazon, may interfere with getting your goals
accomplished. Delay those activities until you’ve completed your daily tasks and then go to
Facebook or TV.
Reward
yourself. One of the best
rewards is simply telling friends and family about your accomplishments. But be careful, they may enlist your help in
getting their own dreaded tasks done!
If you
are planning to sell your home this year, it’s time to start getting it ready
now. These cold days, that keep us
indoors, provide a perfect time to get started.
If you want help – call us! We
will be happy to come by and help you put together a plan of action. We’ll help you prioritize the tasks that need
to be done, sometimes it’s not as complicated as it may seem. You’ve got a partner in us! Call us at 631 765 5333, email: broker@BeninatiAssociates.com,
or brave the cold and come by our office (on thecorner of Main Road and Horton’s Lane
in Southold). We’ll have hot tea or
coffee together and get the ball rolling!
Source: RIS Media.
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