Anti-Procrastination
My friend Cristina is doing something really neat in her blog this month. She’s declared October Anti-procrastination month. You must check out her first few posts in this series. I’m incredibly intrigued to see how she plans out her month and what action she takes. And I think it’s pretty cool that she’s doing it for all the world to see.
She’s inspired me to do something similar in my blog. Since she’s got a handle on procrastination, I’m going to think of something else to post about… I’ll let you know what I come up with!
Now, my question is - how will you apply the techniques Cristina shares into your own business? Is there an area that you are procrastinating? If so, why?
October 6th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
Jenn, I went and posted to Cristina’s blog and think it would be a great idea if we all posted our goals on each other’s blog for the upcoming week.
I am interested in seeing what you come up with, you always have great ideas!
October 6th, 2007 at 4:00 pm
Jenn!
I am queen of procrastination! lol I really do need to check out Cristina’s blog and maybe get inspired.
Thank you so much for the help you’ve given me so far in the 1st Fridayz event. It’s really got me thinking now!
You are great!
October 6th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
Jenn,
I’m really looking forward to what you have to say on this subject! I just posted on Cristina’s blog about my spiral notebook that I keep on my computer desk. My grandkids laugh when I tell them it is “my great big book of everything” but it really helps me stay on track and goes a long way in helping to eliminate procrastination.
Yours in networking!
Carol Deckert
Networking Coach
Referrals Unlimited Network
http://www.runlancaster.com
October 6th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
Hi Jenn,
I, too, look forward to hearing what you come up with. Somewhere among my thousands of pieces of paper on which I’m procrastinating going through and discarding I have list of 10 Reasons for Procrastination. As I recall, “Perfectionism” is one of them.
To answer your question on “Is there an area on which [we’re] procrastinating?” there are many in my life. Probably biggest is [not] writing down actions and goals. I can certainly commit to that, as Cristina suggests, AND to putting the list or book in ONE PLACE where I can find it.
Of course, the first step is the ACT and not procrastinate on the decision of which book, which color and where!
Appreciatively,
Sheila, Artist/Photographer/Writer
http://picturepondering.blogspot.com
October 6th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Back again,
I was writing to someone after commenting here and I realized that another of my big procrastination ploys is being “reactive” to things as they happen, rather than staying on target.
On occasion, I remember to remind myself, “Will what I’m doing, or about to do, forward what I am up to.” Might be a good idea to post stickies with that all around my work and living spaces.
Thanks again,
Sheila
http://sheilafinkelstein.typepad.com/picture_to_ponder
October 8th, 2007 at 10:41 pm
Hi Jenn,
Thanks so much for getting your readers involved in Anti-Procrastination Month on my blog.
You know, what ‘they’ say really is true (in my case, anyways): What you most need to learn is what you teach (Sean D’Souza at Psychotactics calls it ‘The Impostor Effect’ — and there’s nothing wrong with that, by the way!).
You said “I’m incredibly intrigued to see how she plans out her month and what action she takes.” Um… well I have to admit that I have not planned out my month of blog posts… You see, planning is a huge reason (excuse) why I procrastinate (”I can’t start such-and-such project, because I haven’t planned it all out yet!”) So, I decided to just go ahead with it. Maybe next year will be a little more organized (no promises)!
BTW, I love Rebecca’s idea. It was sort of what I was hoping people would do on my blog (or theirs)!!
I’m really excited to see what you come up with and I look forward to participating.