How to increase productivity and get things done in three easy steps
Ahh, procrastination. You know what you need to do but you’d just rather not to do… At least not right now.
How many things do you have on your procrastination list? Still want to take that dream trip and haven’t made it? Still want to quit your job and start your own business?
Or maybe it’s just the little things that are adding up. Sure, the laundry will do itself one day. They’ll definitely invent that sometime in the next 100 years. Right, keep telling yourself that
Here is a surefire way to increase your productivity in three easy steps.
1. Make a clear goal.
“If you are not making the progress that you would like to make and are capable of making, it is simply because your goals are not clearly defined.” – Paul J. Meyer
Most people fail to get anything done simply for the fact that they have no idea what they want to do. They have never sat down and WRITTEN out their goals in a clear and concise manner. This inevitably leads to a nagging feeling in your gut that you could be doing more.
2. Write your goals down. Daily.
This is the single best tactic that I’ve learned for goal setting and productivity. No doubt.
Take an old fashion piece of paper. Do it. Now. I’ll wait.
Now: write down three specific goals that you have for yourself. Make one a daily goal, one a monthly goal, and finally a three month goal.
When you write your goals, write them in the PRESENT TENSE.
For example, don’t write “I want to take a trip to Cancun”.
DO write, “I am taking a trip to Cancun. I’m packing my bags and about to jump on the plane”.
Seems silly but it works! The difference is that you’re setting your brain to think that you’ve already accomplished these goals. Now, nothing can stop you. There are no more mental blocks that will allow you to procrastinate further.
Re-write these goals daily to keep them fresh.
3. Dream big. As big as possible.
“You have to set goals that are almost out of reach. If you set a goal that is attainable without much work or thought, you are stuck with something below your true talent and potential.” – Steve Garvey
Most people set their goals far too low. Don’t be afraid of setting goals that seem unrealistic or lofty. These are the BEST goals. It’s better for you to set an “unrealistic” goal and come close then to set an easy goal and reach it without effort or strife.
Don’t be afraid of your true potential. You are capable of far more than you realize.
Now did you write your goals down yet? I’m betting you didn’t. Go right now and grab and piece of paper and a pen and write down three goals. Then take that piece of paper and put it in your pocket for whenever you need motivation or encouragement.
Good luck, I know you can do it!
