Why People Procrastinate? 7 Common Procrastination Excuses (and how to beat them)

Want to overcome procrastination? Procrastination is driven from sub-conscious excuses; see seven popular procrastination excuses and how to overcome them.

The following is a sample from my book 23 Anti-Procrastination Habits: How to Stop Being Lazy and Get Results in Your Life. It includes many of the common “Procrastination Excuses” that many people use, as well as explaining why people procrastinate. If you’re struggling with procrastination, then I encourage you to learn the simple habits … Read more

Mental Models: 6 Steps to Overcome Procrastination-Causing Thoughts

Obstacles Procrastination

Have you ever had a really important project you want or need to do and for some reason you just can’t find the discipline to dig in and get started? What about when you do start a project. Do you ever get stuck in the middle of a project and can’t continue but you have no … Read more

To-Do List Makeover: A Simple Guide to Getting the Important Things Done.

One of the cornerstones of productivity is creating effective to-do lists. We all begin projects with a lot of energy, but as interruptions and distractions pile up, you can quickly lose focus. It’s easy to write a list. The hard part is to write one that helps you complete the important things. The solution is … Read more

(Kindle) S.M.A.R.T. Goals Made Simple – 10 Steps to Master Your Personal and Career Goals

Wherever your ambitions may lie, goal setting can get you there. On the other hand, the wrong goal can leave you feeling frustrated and unmotivated. When you set a goal that’s too lofty, it’s easy to give up when your dreams don’t turn into reality. We all have important milestones we’d like to reach. The trick is to create a plan and commit to it. SMART goal setting can help you do this.

Setting goals might seem easy. You write down a few milestones.  Then you get busy working on them. The problem? Most people struggle with their goal achievement efforts. That’s because they don’t know how to turn goal into a doable, day-to-day plan. In other words, they’re not good at turning goals into habits. But you … Read more

Declutter Your Inbox: 9 Proven Steps to Eliminate Email Overload

Processing email can be a stressful activity. While email is important for most  jobs, it can take hours of your time and often add little value in return. The problem? Many people often let hundreds (even thousands) of message pile up in their inbox.  This can cause a lot of stress and anxiety due to … Read more