JUST DO IT

***FIVE STEPS TO STOP PROCRASTINATING***

Sometimes we avoid doing things because there's too much on our plate. Other times . . . we're just plain lazy. If you have a problem procrastinating, here are five steps to help you start getting things done . . .

STEP #1.) BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF. Ask yourself why you're avoiding work. Are you afraid you'll do it wrong? Are you worried you won't have time to finish it? Whatever your reason, figuring out exactly WHY you're procrastinating is step one.

STEP #2.) COMMIT TO DOING IT AT A CERTAIN TIME. If you set aside a specific block of time, you won't push things off to tomorrow. Set aside some time in the morning, and you'll be surprised how good it feels to get it out of the way early.

STEP #3.) PREPARE. Make a 'to do' list and turn off the TV and phone if you need to. Whatever it takes, set yourself up for success. If you don't PREPARE to get things done, you probably WON'T get things done.

STEP #4.) JUST DO IT. Once you're ready to start working, WORK. Don't stop halfway through and don't try to do five things at once. Concentrate on completing one thing at a time, and you'll eventually start seeing your 'to do' list get a lot shorter.

STEP #5.) REWARD YOURSELF. Once you've finished doing what needed to be done, watch a TV show, read a book, or go get a cup of coffee. Now you can do what you want and not feel guilty. But DON'T reward yourself until you're completely finished. (News.com.au)