Get Organized Now! Newsletter
by Maria Gracia
http://www.getorganizednow.com
Issue: June 8-14, 2008
Number of Subscribers: 181,999
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** Finally, You Can Pay Off All Your Bills . . .
Without Pinching Pennies or Cutting Your Spending **
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Outsmart Procrastination 1-2-3
Do you hear yourself saying, 'I will do it later' more
than you care to mention? You lose time and energy and
achieve less as a result of putting things off. Do not
let that dreaded procrastination bug get you down
anymore. There are ways to beat it.
1. So how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, of
course! Divide and conquer a large project by breaking
it down into smaller, more manageable tasks. Start off
slow using small baby steps. Going through the tasks one
by one will be much less stressful and overwhelming than
trying to get a large project finished all at once. And
as soon as action has begun on a specific task, you just
might find the project taking on a life of its own and
actually becoming enjoyable.
2. Try completing a task immediately. Do not give it any
thought. Just do it. This is a great way to get things
done fast as you will not be spending time thinking about
it beforehand. And it is a good way to prevent you from
even thinking any thoughts about putting off the task for
another day.
3. Reward yourself when you complete a task or a series
of tasks. This is a step that many people forget to take
into account. As an incentive and to boost motivation,
give yourself a reward for accomplishing a task and
accomplishing it on time. Whatever the reward may be,
whether it is simply a positive affirmation or buying
yourself a treat, make sure the reward is something that
inspires and motivates you to get the job done. And
remember to reward yourself throughout a project, not
just at the end.
4. Create a to-do list. It is better to write tasks down
then to have them sitting in our mind where they can get
lost with all of our other thoughts. Write down all of
the things you have been putting off and keep that list
in view. As you complete each task, cross it off, and
continue to go down the list. Keep a note pad handy to
record tasks as you think of them. Keeping all of your
projects on a central to-do list will prevent tasks from
being forgotten. As you check items off your to-do list,
you will be able to track projects and see the progress
you are making.
5. Create a schedule and set deadlines. A task without a
deadline is destined to be put off indefinitely.
Scheduling is very helpful in getting tasks accomplished
and it keeps projects on track. Make sure your
scheduling is reasonable and not too stringent. Spread a
large task out over several sessions. This will prevent
you from getting bogged down with one large task or
project thereby making it easier to want to put it off.
Take 5-10 minutes at the end of each day to look over
what you have accomplished for the day and get an idea of
what you wish to accomplish the following day. Finally,
make a weekly appointment with yourself to plan tasks for
the upcoming week to follow through on your goals.
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6. If possible, do the worst, most difficult or
uncomfortable task first and get it out of the way.
Tackling that task will lift a weight off your chest and
you will feel much more productive and willing to perform
other tasks.
7. Whenever possible, eliminate distractions.
Distractions are one of the biggest reasons tasks are not
started or finished. In fact, you may find yourself
looking for distractions to avoid working on tasks.
Focus by turning off the television, cell phone, the
Internet, etc. Clear off your work area. Try to keep
things in your office and home in order. Keep it tidy
and clean. Order helps to curb procrastination and a
clean environment tends to create a clearer mind.
8. A good technique for outsmarting procrastination is
goal visualization. When we procrastinate, we put off
achieving an end result. Many times that end result is
very appealing. The result could be peace of mind,
money, fun, etc. By focusing on the goal and visualizing
yourself achieving that end result can help to remove any
doubts you have about beginning the project and going
through the process of achieving the goal.
9. Use a timer. Set a timer for 30 minutes and begin a
task. Setting a time limit will help you focus on the
task at hand, curb daydreaming and motivate you to
complete the work. And once you have started the task,
you may find yourself becoming absorbed in what you are
doing and continue with it rather than stopping when the
30 minutes is over.
10. One common cause of procrastination is perfectionism.
It is important to understand and remember that no one
and nothing is perfect. Thinking that you must do the
job perfectly on the first try will likely prevent you
from ever getting started. This expectation creates
stress, anxiety and the fear of failure. Keep in mind
that you are a human and that being perfect tends to lead
to procrastination and that it is perfectly O.K. to not
get the project done perfectly. Instead of striving for
perfection, aim for progress.
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New Stuff and Site Updates
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Please note that we update our site on a weekly basis, so
the new stuff and site updates below may only be available
for one week.
** Get Organized Now! Blog: Department 2
Read my personal comments, stories tips and observations
about getting and staying organized in today's hectic
world. You don't want to miss it. Newest entries:
* 06/08 - Help Fight Cancer: You Can Make a Difference
* 05/27 - Drop Everything and Fly
* 05/17 - Yum! Fresh Herbs!
* 05/10 - Happy Mother's Day
* 05/08 - Children Don't Hear Fire Alarms
* 05/08 - Latest Read: Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
http://getorganizednow.typepad.com/get_organized_now_weblog/
** June Web Poll
Our featured multiple choice question is, 'When it comes
to storage of everyday items, which statement describes
you best? Everything Out, Everything In or Somewhere in
Between?' Go to the following link and cast your vote. It
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Visit:
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** June Articles
-- Where in the World Do I Even Start to Get Organized
-- Your Most Important Appointment
-- 3 Simple Filing Guidelines
-- 3 Smart Scheduling Secrets
-- 4 D's of Effective Paper Management
Go to the link below and look for the garden maze.
http://www.getorganizednow.com/#article1
** June Monthly Checklist: Department 1
Summer is here in all its lush splendor. Splash into an
organized start to this season of beaches and barbecues
with our NEW June Monthly Checklist. Go to the link below
and look for the strawberries.
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The 2007 holiday season is behind us, but it's the perfect
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The earlier, the better. Plus, find out how you can get a
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An Organizing Tip From One Of Our Readers
Catch-up time with friends on the telephone is important
in our busy lives. However, a 15-minute chat can throw
your To Do list right out the window.
I recently purchased a cordless telephone that is linked
to our home phone. Now I can enjoy catching up, while I
wander through the house and collect odds and ends that
need to be put back where they belong.
I have a special friend with whom I catch up each and
every Thursday evening. Last Thursday I managed to
rearrange ornaments in my formal lounge, clear out two
drawers and even make myself a welcome cup of tea! Time
saver for sure!
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Meryl Williamson
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Meryl runs her own business, has two children and quilts
frantically as a hobby. She says, 'While domestic help is
the norm in South Africa, running a home still takes
organization and time!'
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An Organizing Tip From One Of Our Readers
I clip coupons for haircuts, movies, favorite
restaurants, local stores, etc. and file them by catagory
in a 12-pocket shoe organizer hanging on my laundry room
door. Then I can grab them quickly as we leave the
house!
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Mary Diedrich
Shelby Township, MI
Mary is an engineer and the mother of three teens.
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Last Web Poll Results
Do you have hobbies or pastimes that you enjoy?
9% I have ONE hobby/pastime that I enjoy.
83% I have SEVERAL hobbies/pastimes that i like.
6% I don't have any hobbies/pastimes, but would like to.
2% I don't have any hobbies/pastimes, and I'm happy
without any.
Total Votes: 1138
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On the Calendar
* Saturday, June 14th: Flag Day: This day commemorates
the adoption of the flag of the United States, which
happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental
Congress in 1777.
http://en.wikipedia.org/
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In Closing
The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing
new landscapes, but in having new eyes, in seeing the
universe with the eyes of another, of hundreds of others,
in seeing the hundreds of universes that each of them
sees.
-- Marcel Proust
And remember . . . there's no better time
to get organized, than to Get Organized Now!
Warmly,
Maria Gracia
Get Organized Now!
http://www.getorganizednow.com
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