I’m a world-class champion at procrastination! Been there, done that, got the t-shirt and then dragged my feet until the very last minute on doing something about it.

Do you have a new project to launch? A book to write? A brand new business idea to get off the ground? Maybe you’ve dreamt about quitting your 9-to-5 to become a freelancer, but something is causing you to pump the brakes.

What’s that about!!?!

How do we stop the vicious cycle of procrastination and figure out what’s really underneath it all?

My guess is it’s one of three things…

1. Fear of failure

2. Perfectionism

3. Overload and overwhelm

3 simple steps to stop procrastination

1. Get it out

Set a 7-minute timer and journal out the underlying fears.

‘What's stopping me from taking action right now and why?’

2. Map it out

Ask yourself ‘What are the first 5 steps I need to take in order to begin?’

Even if you don't have a clear path to completion, just take the next step. Remember, done is better than perfect. You got this.

3. Ask for help

Tell somebody what you are doing.

Tell the Universe, tell your clients, tell your business coach, trusted partners and colleagues. Ask people to hold you accountable along the way, so you hit your key milestones, big and small.

And just one final whisper, just from me to you, dear friend… come in closer.

Procrastination stinks.

I mean, c’mon… even as I sat down and wrote out the talking points for this episode, I found myself subconsciously being pulled away to surf the internet and got distracted by notifications.

It happens to the best of us.

And sometimes, that’s your body or mind telling you that it’s afraid. Afraid of failure. Afraid of not getting it absolutely perfect. Afraid of the changes that will come when you #Dothething.

I get it.

But what I also know is true is this…

You are capable of great things.

You are full of radiance and inspiration… and you know when it’s time to 5-4-3-2-1-LAUNCH! like Mel Robbins says in her amazing book. And get up and take action.

Everything you need already sits inside you.

You can do this, I believe in you.

It’s time to SIMPLIFY.

Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bonus-039/