Comments on: 7 Steps to Overcome Procrastination

By: Teen Blogger

Teen Blogger — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:58:01 +0000

I think writing a action plan for everything yuor going to do in a day would be very helpful.

I think I’ll need to start doing that.

Also i need to get distracted a lot less.

Thanks.

By: tony

tony — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:11:20 +0000

thank you good advice

By: Neil Adams

Neil Adams — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:16:32 +0000

Great words of wisdom Terry.

There ae times I feel that I’m the worlds worst procrastinator.

Your point number 5 is what really hits home with me, but by following your advice in number 4 will really help me over come that.

Thank you for passing on your vast knowledge that works.

Neil

By: Waken | NetBizSimplified

Waken | NetBizSimplified — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:48:20 +0000

Arh!! Point 2 accurately described me. I have fear to risk what I’m now enjoying. Getting our of this comfort zone is perhaps the most difficult thing I’m facing now.

But I’m moving now! Slowly yet steadily.

Waken

By: Mark McWilliams

Mark McWilliams — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:32:03 +0000

I too get easily distracted with the slightest thing! If you look at it this way, then I’m into too MANY things! And what I mean is that if I’m chatting to someone on MSN or Skype regarding a problem or issue with what I’m working on, then I get the answer and we almost move straight onto another topic.

This almost means that one minute I’m writing a new chapter for a product and the next I’m ‘playing’ around with WordPress Themes and trying to improve my technical skill. While this is only an example, it’s almost how it works!

Yesterday I finished my new blog design at Mark-McWilliams.com – And I’m glad that it’s finished, cause I’d go back and forth changing things ALL the time and would never settle for what I had. From now on it’s just concentrating on providing quality content!

John Szram’s idea about the different user accounts, is fantastic! It’s not something that everyone would do, but if it works for you then stick to it.

Speaking about computers, I’d recommend that you make sure you keep your PC clutter free! Now I’m guilty of this, and it all didn’t help when I first got started. (I literately downloaded everything onto the PC and it’s just built up and up!) – I need an external hard drive and a new computer. Every single day I’m cursing it, because it goes so ssloowwwwww and pops up all kind of errors.

Anyway, enough of my rambling Terry!

Thanks
Mark

By: Geoff Robertson

Geoff Robertson — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:04:21 +0000

As always Terry you deliver sound advice. It only took me 4 days to respond to this post!!! Not that I consider commenting on your blog unprofitable, it is just that as per point 5, I was off doing more profitable things.

Geoff

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By: John Szram

John Szram — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:52:36 +0000

Thanks for the tips Terry. My problem is I’m too easily distracted but I’ve implemented something that helps.

I’ve recently set up seperate user accounts in Windows that act as different environments to work in. I have one set up for research, one for content creation and one for syndication and marketing.

In my content creation area I’ve removed links to email software, instant messaging, Skype etc. basically all distractions and everything other than links to the programs I use to create stuff e.g. OpenOffice/Camtasia/Powerpoint.

This removes a good deal of the temptation to “just check your email” or “just check your stats” since you either have to log off or hunt around your hard drive to find your program. This is usually enough of a hassle for me to stay focused!

It also means my browser toolbars are less cluttered as I have these set up with only the relevant icons/bars/favorites for the tasks at hand. Hope this helps others like me.

John Szram

By: Russell Hancock

Russell Hancock — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:42:16 +0000

This is a really great article. I have to find a way to make myself accountable each and every day. I like the idea of rewarding yourself if you get your work accomplished in a timely manner.

By: Ian Brodie | Professional Services Consultant

Ian Brodie | Professional Services Consultant — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:04:53 +0000

#1 was “the one” for me – action notes. Great idea. I read a lot (an awful lot) of books and take pretty extensive notes. But then it’s so painful to have to go over the notes again to figure out what to take action on – much better to take these note “live” as your reading – either as well as or instead of your normal notes.

I started doing it with the current book I’m reading and it;s working well – thanks!

Ian