By Gary Simpson

There are few conditions that can paralyze a person’s future more than the disease of procrastination.

Procrastination is the paralysis of action for fear of making a mistake. It will ensure that whomever is afflicted with such a condition will live a life of inactivity and regret.

Millions, perhaps billions, of people are stricken with this condition. For them, the fear of failure outweighs the joy of success so strongly that they cannot start or finish any project.

Could you imagine how much further advanced this world would be if everybody were able to throw away the shackles of mediocrity and achieve what they were infinitely capable of doing? We would have cures for cancer, diabetes and the common cold to name just a few medical advances.

We would have also solved greenhouse gases, our dependence on fossil fuels, starvation in third world countries, war and so many other problems that affect the world.

Defeating procrastination involves four things:
1. knowing where you are
2. knowing where you want to be
3. knowing how to get from where you are to where you want to be
4. getting from where you are to where you want to be

Until you learn to get procrastination under control you will never achieve anything worthwhile with your life. That would be so sad.

Procrastination is your mortal enemy.
Succumbing to procrastination is surrendering your life to something far less than what you were ultimately designed for.

Isn’t it time you discovered how to get on top of procrastination once and for all?

Gary Simpson operates the Turn Debt Into Wealth (http://www.turn-debt-into-wealth.com/wealth.html) website. To discover how to get on top of procrastination once and for all and become more successful than you ever thought possible go here: “How to Stop Wasting Your Life and Start Getting What You Want – A Guide to Help You Get to Where You Want to Be.” (http://www.turn-debt-into-wealth.com/mind.html)Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gary_Simpson

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By Peter Murphy

Staying focused is difficult for many of us. Some of us get side-tracked by the events of life going on around us. We allow ourselves to be pulled this way and that, sometimes not knowing where to go next. However, staying focused is primarily an issue of time allocation and programming that time. But it does take practice to make it a habit. Let’s look at some ways to stay focused until you succeed.

First and foremost, you need a set of well defined goals if you are to stay focused. It’s the key! And one way of doing that is to write down what you want to accomplish. As you’re sipping your coffee in the morning, jot down some things you want to accomplish that day.

A set of well defined goals is long-term as well as short-term. A very helpful tool to use to stay focused for the long-term is to plan ahead. This will require you to obtain and maintain some form of scheduling method. This can be done on something as simple as a paper calendar or an electronic one. The point is to start noting every appointment, every deadline, and every dinner engagement you commit yourself to. By maintaining a means of scheduling you will firstly, become more organized, and secondly, because you are more organized, you will stay more focused. Just follow your schedule.

Sometime you may be involved in a project that appears to be overwhelming. What successful people do is break that project into smaller pieces. This strategy is well-known throughout the business world. As a matter of fact, it’s a business principle. Breaking a project down to more manageable pieces makes progress much smoother because there are fewer surprises.

Another strategy the business world utilizes is tracking. Every corporation throughout the world has some form of tracking its progress, whether that is sales, development, acquisitions, etc. Every corporation tracks its progress. You can apply this same strategy to your own success. This is another reason maintaining a written schedule is important. It can help you track progress.

As you see yourself progress keep it in mind, but don’t concentrate on it. Instead, direct your focus to the end result. Sometimes we can get caught up in the emotions of accomplishment and forget where we were going. It is a very good thing to experience the emotions of success. In fact, when we direct those emotions toward the end result they become a motivating source.

Going to bed at a decent hour and waking up early will also help you maintain focus. The body, including the mind, responds better when it receives the rest it needs. A rested body is more relaxed and a rested mind makes better decisions, and as a result, you will be able to maintain a better focus upon your goals.

Related to getting the right amount of rest is taking a moment or two in your day to enjoy some quiet time. Again, even the business world knows the importance of giving its employees a rest break. It’s more productive and production means more profit. That is why every corporation has established break times. It’s to give workers a quick rest. Utilize this same principle in the direction of your success and you will be more focused and motivated to achieve success each and every day.

And when you do accomplish major milestones toward your goal, don’t be afraid to reward yourself, whatever the reward might be. It could be as simple as cooking yourself a nice dinner as you reflect upon your success. Or it could be taking someone out to celebrate that success with you. Whatever the reward might be, enjoy it. You deserve it!

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/blogArticle Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Murphy

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