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Stop Procrastinating to Ease Your StressWe are all familiar with the concept of procrastination. Procrastination is simply defined as the avoidance of doing a task which needs to be accomplished. And we've all been plagued by procrastination at one time or another. For some, it's a chronic problem. Others find that it affects only some areas of their lives. Two of the most common explanations are fear of failure and dread of taking on long, boring, and/ or difficult tasks. Or maybe our plate is so full, we don't know which task to do first.Procrastination usually leads to increased stress. The best time to manage your stress is before you experience it. When you can't or don't get to tasks, forget things often, and when you can't sequence your life activities in sensible time frames, you are stressed. Putting off stressful events only makes them more stressful. Settle matters that are troubling to you "as they occur." An added bonus in doing this is that it feels so very good when you resist the urge to procrastinate. If you are a chronic procrastinator, you will not cure yourself in a day, however there are many things you can do to change the pattern of procrastination. Here are some ideas to get you started: Prioritize. Sometimes, we have to give up or put some things on hold so we can concentrate on accomplishing more important or urgent matters. By prioritizing, we will be able to achieve more. Break the project up into small tasks so it doesn't feel overwhelming. When we feel overwhelmed, we tend to seek relief from this feeling by escaping the problem all together (hence, putting it off). By taking small steps, each thing that you accomplish can make you feel good and give you new hope that you can take action and accomplish things. Visualize your life without procrastination. See and feel the benefits in your life if you didn't procrastinate. What could you do and achieve? Begin to act as if you're not a procrastinator. Learn to say no. Habitually saying yes to everything and everyone often leaves you feeling tired and without the energy to focus on what is most important to you. This leads to procrastination as projects and tasks are dropped. Identify what is most important to you and only focus on those areas which will make the biggest difference to your life. This will enhance your focus and motivation. Seek help from family and friends when necessary. We can't always do everything alone. We might discover that we are able to accomplish tasks more quickly if others are helping us. And our family and friends might even appreciate the fact the we need them. Reward yourself. Once you start to complete tasks, reward yourself by giving yourself something that you want. (after you complete the task). No excuses. Just get started. Don't wait until you're in the mood. The mood will never come! This is just a clever camouflage and a delaying tactic. Start with what is easiest, so that you experience immediate success. This will give you the fuel and motivation to take on larger projects. Take the time to find out what you really want in life. Will more money, better health, a different career or a fulfilling relationship make you happier? We may often procrastinate because what we are planning to do is not really aligned with what we truly want. Procrastination may seem appealing at first, but it actually winds up making you feel worse. So start now! Put these tips into action and in no time at all, you'll be sending those procrastination blues out the door for good!
ABC’s of Publishing - Big Business of Books As a writer I spend countless hours laboring to find the right word, writing, rewriting, and researching to bring my imaginary characters and story lines to life on the page. Steeped in creative juices, it’s easy to forget that publishing is a business: a big business. According to US Census Bureau, 2003 bookstore sales were $16.18 billion, with Barnes & Nobel, Borders, Amazon and BN.com accoun. . .
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