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From Procrastination to Productivity
Author Barbara Hemphill said “Clutter is postponed
decisions.” Whether we are overwhelmed with the tasks
ahead, fear failure or are unwittingly suffering burnout, we
have to face our demons and change what’s not working.
It takes 21 days to make or break a habit, good or bad.
Indecision or procrastination is sometimes irresistible
especially under the burden of growing responsibilities.
Just as bad, oscillating between days of paralyzed inertia
or prioritizing other “important” activities – and then
overcompensating by trying to do too much to catch up –
can lead to major problems if not dealt with promptly.
If you commit 21 days – or even a week – of your hectic life
you can transform procrastination into prolific productivity.
Now where can you start and more importantly, how can you
change habits you may have lived with for too long?
Look at the big picture
As a busy Mompreneur, let’s assess where and how can you
find extra time in your week while juggling business, family
and social life despite difficult distractions which abound.
Examine how you work so you can better organize your
business, yourself and your family. They are all interwoven,
Change your habits in just 21 days
dramatically influencing one another. Once you know what
drives you, you can make informed decisions. Set your
priorities with your true divine calling in mind. What was
your first vision of your business? Did you start your new
venture with great intentions but got bogged down with the
daily nitty-gritty of running a business? This can sometimes
make us forget what we loved about the original idea.
Exercise: Revisit your business plan. Look at those parts that
may once again reignite that first spark of passion. Highlight
those that resonate and excite you. Look at these every day
for 21 days. You’ll be amazed at how invigorated you’ll start
to feel.
Where does your time go?
By Tanya Freedman
Many people confuse “busy” with “productive”. Do you feel
you are too busy to get organized? This is about more than
time management. This is about learning how to recognize
where your time is going, revealing sources of procrastination
and taking steps to eradicate them.
Exercise: Create a daily time log (see the example on my
website, tanyafreedman.com). For the next three weeks
write down all the tasks you perform. Note every activity.
You’ll see surprising patterns and hidden pockets of lost
42 MOMpreneur ® � July/August 2010