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Welcome to Issue 296. The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships.
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| DEFINITION |
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I'm defining procrastination as putting off something that you know you need to do now. In other words being a "putter-offer".
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| EXAMPLES |
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Some examples are putting off things like: Joining the exercise club, beginning a nutrition plan, writing a thank you note, starting a project at work, cleaning out the garage or refrigerator, having an important conversation with a team member, friend or family member, enrolling in that course to improve your knowledge, or getting help to quit a habit.
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| WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL WITH PROCRASTINATION? |
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According to Sandra Upson, managing editor of the Scientific American MIND, chronic procrastinators have a tendency to be more depressed and more anxious. Their thoughts tend to be harshly self-critical, such as "I am just too stupid to get this done" or "if I don't complete this project all my efforts have been wasted". Such negative self-talk tends to make a person feel defective or lacking and can alter a person's self-esteem.
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| HELP IS ON THE WAY. |
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As the series on procrastination continues next week, I will be offering you practical and proven techniques for dealing with procrastination.
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| EXERCISE |
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This week I invite you to do the following:
1. List one project at work that you have put off. Then take one step on that project.
2. List one project at home that you put off. Then take one step toward that project.
3. Take a 5 minute self-procrastination assessment. Click here
I am trained to coach individuals to overcome procrastination issues in their lives. Let's talk and explore possibilities on how this can benefit you. Just call me soon at 816-213-0125.
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