Greetings dear friend!

Do you know an easy way to stop putting things off until later, indefinitely?

This is a problem of many, many people, but not everyone knows that it leads to very deplorable and irreversible results.
Postponement is an anchor that prevents us from moving, as they say now, in a trend.

The wave is rising

Now many have to work twice or even three times more actively than before. I want to do everything in order to keep my job. It's so difficult to get a new one, and at home family, children.

However, not all cases want to be done as they come. Some of them are put aside. Maybe because they seem very complicated at first glance. Or is there a possibility that the problem will disappear by itself. Or I don’t want to start today, because I still won’t have time to finish before the end of the working day.

Make a promise to yourself to start tomorrow with this unfinished business. But tomorrow there are new cases that require even more urgent implementation. Postponing things like this is called procrastination.

It would seem that you have been working all day. Performance per high level. But all the same, there are imperfections that “pull for the soul”, cause concern. A wave of dissatisfaction with oneself, uncertainty in one's abilities and business skills gradually grows. The feeling that you are driven into a corner, and there is no way out, is tormenting.

The boss hints that you are apparently lazy. They could have completed the task long ago, but "things are still there." To the detriment of your personal time, you stay after work to "pick up the tails".

On weekends, you refuse to go for a walk with your children because you took work home. Your wife was offended by you for not attaching a new shelf in the kitchen again, where she wanted to put a fashionable climbing flower.

Productivity continues to drop. The number of unfinished business grows like a snowball. Stresses follow one after another, increasing the fear of job loss and family breakdown.

Over time this leads to a decrease in self-esteem, a deterioration in attention, and in the worst cases, to nervous diseases. After all, it is no secret that both office workers and workers in production often experience the feeling of a “squeezed lemon”.

It is urgent to find a way out of this situation. Delay can only worsen it and lead to a nervous breakdown.

Who will help?

Is there really no way to break out of this vicious circle? Is it really impossible to immediately take up the task assigned and bring it to its logical conclusion?

How to make it so that the concentration of attention on one task being performed helps to complete it in a short time and with a good result?

What to do? How to force yourself to clearly and consistently solve the questions posed, without driving yourself into a "debt hole"?

How to learn to live and work without taking into account distractions. To become a free person, confident in himself and his abilities?

To be a respected and reliable employee, a good family man and a beloved parent?

Bet on the right horse

It would seem that it’s easier: to find suitable exercises or even a book, read, do the exercises and you will become a different person. Alas, this is not the case for everyone and not always. The first small successes quickly disappear.
To get a sustainable result, it is better to work under the guidance of a competent specialist.
This will be the easiest way. I emphasize: the easy way get result and not just do something there.

Professionally engaged in psychology for a quarter of a century.

Dmitry has written two books and created more than fifteen courses - trainings on various topics of self-knowledge and personal development. Many people have been involved in these trainings and have achieved stunning results.

There are trainings on self-hypnosis and self-realization, on goal-setting and getting rid of bad habits (“10 easy steps to become a non-smoker”) are very successful. Thousands of people have changed their lives in better side.

On the problem that we are discussing today, there is a separate training How to stop procrastinating

After passing it, you will be able to:

• Replace negative attitudes with positive ones.
• Gain confidence and boost your self-esteem.
• Change your old habits for qualitatively new ones that improve your life.
• Allow yourself to spend your own free time with joy and a positive attitude, and not with a sense of guilt for postponing things.
• Learn to make the right schedule, where a sufficient amount of time will be allotted for work and rest.
• You will be able to realistically imagine the goals to which you are going and the ways to achieve them.
• Labor efficiency will increase. Energy will be directed to completing tasks, and not to self-criticism about pending cases that cannot be reached.
• You will learn to focus on the end result. And become a winner where you previously experienced stress.
• You will be able to help yourself in any stressful situation.
• Both small and big things you will start doing as soon as they arrive. And learn to praise and reward yourself for it.
• With pleasure and pride you will accept praise from other people addressed to you, realizing that this is true.
• You can not be afraid of temporary difficulties and problems that one way or another will meet on your way.
• Forget that there was a sad period in your life when you actually considered yourself a complete loser.

And many many others. Don't waste time. Postponing things turns simple things into difficult things, and difficult things into impossible ones. It is the anchor that keeps us in place. And sometimes delay is like death!

On this "major" note, allow me to take my leave.

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My "hero" for today - Neil Fiore and his book easy way Stop procrastinating."

I worked, but I still can’t say what I was doing all this time ... "

As usual - the usual common truths, long forgotten or never tried on yourself. However, there are some nuances here. The publication is not so bewitching (as it seemed to me) to read it in one breath. Moreover, at some point you may catch yourself thinking: ok, I'll read it later". Specifically, I encountered such a phenomenon, but, thanks to the simplest advice from the book, I found both the time and the desire to finish reading it.

Not sure if a book is worth your attention. If you want to manage your life yourself and spend time on what is dear and important to you, then it’s worth it.

The technique I propose will free you from feelings of shame and guilt and give you the opportunity to become the master of your life. You will get rid of internal conflict: "You have to..." - "But I don't want to..." You will begin to live your life guided by choice - the leadership function of your "I" and a new identification of yourself as a person who works productively.

The book contains many life stories. ordinary people who turn to a psychologist for help in order to cope with their laziness, postponing things for later, fear of taking a step forward towards achieving the main goal in life. It motivates. You shift any story onto yourself, only mentally rephrasing it in your own way.

How does this book help? Tips that are available to everyone and everyone. And, for free. Take - I do not want!

Advice such as "Just do it...", "Do your best..." or "Pick yourself up..." is based on the old diagnosis: "If you weren't so lazy, you'd have done it by now." Relatives, mentors, and friends only exacerbate the problem by saying, “It’s true. difficult task. You'll have to work hard. Nothing to play the fool. No hangouts with friends and no rest until it's all over." What they are trying to say by this can be reduced to the following: “Life is a boring and complicated thing. And she has no time for fun. Work, of course, is a terrible thing, but it must be done. This old perception of work and life is akin to Woody Allen's remark: "Life is a constant pain, and then you die."

METHOD "ONE". Start deciding instead of being obligated.

Neil Fiore forbids forcing himself to do something. He is categorically against such expressions as "I must", "I must", "I need to". He protests, tears and throws those who build their lives on the principle of coercion.

Small digression. I think you will agree with me that we often force ourselves to do something, mentally saying: “I have to complete my diploma”, “I have to pay the bills for the apartment”, “I need to walk the dog, no matter what” . So right? Neil Fiore offers to convince yourself on a subconscious level that you do not HAVE to, but WANT it. " Do you want to add last chapter, you decided walk the dog, You choose pay bills now without going into debt. YOU DECIDE. You and no one else. Simple, but you get power over your life. Over time, you get used to the idea that every decision made in life is yours. Not states, moms or supervisors. And it comes at a cost. The hardest thing is to force decide begin.

METHOD "TWO". Imagine the collapse, and then relax.

The author proposes to look ahead and imagine the worst thing that could happen to you in your situation . By the way, a great option. You tried? For example, I was writing a diploma and was very afraid of not being able to turn in the finished work on time. And she worried, hesitated, denied herself rest, was in constant tension. And, it would seem, what could happen? "Troika" instead of "excellent"? Inadmissibility? Exception? And what? Three is not a disease. Non-admission is not the end, there is a chance to defend yourself next year. Exception? You can recover! And so it is in all matters. Why are we afraid to ask a passerby for directions? Maxim, what happens - we will not get an answer. This is not where life ends. And after you accept the situation and find ways to solve the “worst that can happen” - it’s not at all scary to take on work . You already know what to do in the most terrible and ridiculous situation.

METHOD "THREE". Graphically paint the plan of the day by the hour. Time is full!

Neil Fiore suggests that you write down your every action throughout the day. What time did they get up, when they ate, when they went out for a smoke break. You can simply visually see how much time you spent watching the next episode of Desperate Housewives and how many hours you spent “lying on the couch”. Time can be spent more rationally. For example, watch a series while cooking.

METHOD "FOUR". Talk to yourself. About important things, of course.

It is important to be able to talk to yourself and calm yourself, in any situation, under any circumstances. You can’t assume that talking to yourself is nonsense.

It is not discipline, willpower, or pressure from other people that makes it easier to complete a series of complex actions. It is rather the freedom of choice in the presence of an alternative, personal dedication and willingness to take responsibility for the consequences of their decisions, which strengthens the will and uplifts the spirit.

Talking to yourself mentally don't lie that you don't do that!) You are looking for solutions to any situation. What if I turn right now, because then I will see what is around the corner, and if the cafe is exactly there, then I will understand how to get to the clinic, which is two buildings from the cafe.

METHOD "FIVE". Actually, NO!

I think you have often heard advice that goes like this: "learn to say no."

For procrastinators, the ability to say "no" is a particularly powerful weapon, as it is an opportunity for them to make a choice. Saying "no" is just another way of conveying to the listener the thought, "I may not be perfect, but I have enough self-respect to say, 'No, I don't have to'." And also in this way you can refuse to take on too much and therefore not feel overwhelmed. It's a way of saying, "I know you can put pressure on me, but you can't compromise my self-esteem."

You don't owe anything to anyone, so by making the decision to deny someone a favor, you free up time for things that are more important to you. You should not agree to every request of the asker if it cuts you off with your plans.

METHOD "SIX". Just start.

Every business needs a start. Just select the photos you want to print for a long time. Well, or not all, at least 10 photos today. Then things will go faster, because it is not worth leaving unfinished business. Don't you turn off the gas stove if you've already started cooking pasta? And cook the pasta, and turn off the stove, and wash the pan! J

METHOD "SEVEN". Reverse plan.

A great way to do business, which involves a lot of time. Do you want to receive a housing subsidy? Plan backwards:

September 1, 2017 - Enrollment under the Young Family program to receive a subsidy for improving housing conditions.

May 15, 2017 - Go to the housing department for a list required documents for a subsidy.

And that's not all advice! There are many more! And most of them will really come in handy for you to work more productively and properly allocate your time.

Here are some other truths from the book:

The main message of the Unschedule is as follows:

don't work more than twenty hours a week on a project;

do not work on the project for more than five hours a day;

you must play sports, play or at least dance for one hour a day;

you must set aside at least one day a week when you will not do any work at all;

set yourself the goal of doing quality work for thirty minutes;

work for an imperfect yet perfectly human effort;

start small.

Manage your time, always specify the exact date in your plans:

Only add to your schedule

predetermined times, such as meals, sleep, appointments;

free time, recreation, entertaining reading;

communication, lunches and dinners with friends;

playing sports to maintain health, such as swimming, running, exercising in the gym;

ordinary things, such as: travel time to / from work, study, appointment with a doctor.

Notschedule your project to work. Remember that above all, the Unschedule guarantees you guilt-free rest and entertainment and legitimizes your personal time. This first step will prevent you from intimidating yourself with overly ambitious and dictatorial work plans that usually end in failure, disappointment, self-criticism, and procrastination.

In general, the book is an excellent guide for those who are used to putting everything off “for tomorrow”. Specifically, I realized that there is a lot of free time that goes “to nowhere”. I also understood how you can start the business that has been put on the back burner for more than a year. For example, after six years (!!!) I go to my homeland to see my relatives. And also, I decided to try to fight with our laws regarding some issues (which I wanted to do about four years ago, but decided to do "Then").

Perhaps this book will help you get started. Now, not tomorrow.

Sep 26, 2017

An easy way to stop procrastinating Neil Fiore

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About The Easy Way to Stop Procrastinating by Neil Fiore

Problems, worries, responsibilities - all this haunts us every day. There is no way to give it all up, but shifting it to some other day is easy. This is how a lump of unfulfilled cases is formed, acquiring more and more new cases every day.

There are many things that we do not want to do, but we need to. And if there is an opportunity to postpone, we most likely will do so. There are a lot of excuses in the form of other things, the need to relax, go somewhere, call, talk, and as a result, the very day comes when you need results from that unfinished business. And here the problems begin, because there is no time. We begin to reproach ourselves and promise that this will not happen again, that next time you will definitely do everything on time. But that's how it ends up being promises.

The book "An easy way to stop putting things off until later" will help you figure out yourself and especially how you need to act in order to be in time and stop putting things off, in your opinion, for a better time. You will be able to better organize your time, distributing it in such a way that there is still enough time for rest and for more pleasant activities.

Neil Fiore offers his own unique technique that many will definitely like. The author suggests that you first plan your vacation, and then distribute the rest of the time between work, duties and unpleasant activities.

In order to start changing something in your life, you need to act immediately. The Easy Way to Stop Procrastinating by Neil Fiore is designed in such a way that you can immediately put into practice the information received, without much effort or breaking yourself.

Neil Fiore has been researching procrastination for a long time, when a person is busy with something all day long, but at the same time does not work, does not do something useful. That is, he is constantly distracted by something that is essentially unimportant and does not bring any benefit, such as, for example, social media, mail, talk about anything, and much more.

The book "An easy way to stop procrastinating" will help you understand what is important and interesting to you, what you would like to do. In order to work more productively, you need to have a good rest, recharge with positive and vivid emotions. When you spend your weekends enjoying life, you can remove the barrier that separates you from work.

In fact, today you can find a lot of literature about procrastination and many ways to get rid of this bad habit, which prevents you from fully living and working. But it is Neil Fiore who offers a rather innovative way to solve this problem - if you don’t want to work, take a break and don’t torture yourself.

In order to fully work, fulfill your duties and enjoy everything, you need to work hard on yourself, understanding your needs and desires, as well as correctly allocate time for work and rest.

The book "An easy way to stop procrastinating" will appeal to anyone who can not fully concentrate on work and perform their duties to the fullest. Neil Fiore is exactly the author who created his theory based on many years of research. You will be able to immediately apply his technique in practice and see the first results.

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Neil Fiore

An easy way to stop procrastinating

This book is dedicated to all who have had the courage and perseverance to seek help in overcoming procrastination, which takes a lot of energy. The book was written for people with low self-esteem; for those who, having taken it in their hands, hoped to preserve some part of their personality and at the same time were sure that he also had something to say on this topic.

But separately I want to note - this book is for Elizabeth.

© Neil A. Fiore, 1989, 2007

It has been almost twenty-five years since this book was first published in 1989, and thirty-five years since I began working on its materials.

Since then, in his seminars and private meetings with clients in need of psychological consultation and therapy, I have dealt with the most ingrained forms of procrastination and have established myself in the opinion that the habit of doing something at once (for example, continuously working for fifteen to thirty minutes) and using the exercise to enter the state of "flow" works in most cases.

In this edition, I have refined and clarified some of the ideas and refined the exercises, but the main idea is that the habit of taking action, remains unchanged.

Procrastination is a form of behavior that you develop to deal with the anxiety that comes with starting a task and trying to finish it. This is not the best solution to a problem that is boring or takes too much energy. By using an immediate task strategy, you can stop procrastinating and double your productivity (and often your income). When you learn to work efficiently—in a state of “flow,” using more of your natural resources—you will have less reason to avoid important, priority tasks.

The technique I propose will free you from feelings of shame and guilt and give you the opportunity to become the master of your life. You will get rid of the internal conflict: "You must ..." - "But I do not want to ..." You will begin to live your life guided by choice- the leadership function of your "I" and a new identification of yourself as a person who works productively.

Special exercises will help you break the cycle of procrastination, get rid of the self-imposed label of a person mired in a sea of ​​affairs. Instead, you will become something of an athlete at their best, who can ignore distractions and focus on what needs to be done right now. You don't have to wait until you feel confident and motivated - start now and see what happens. You will move very quickly from ignorance to knowledge– and this is what lies at the heart of creativity.

Much has changed in the world since this book was published. Internet, SMS, Email, Cell phones- all these are just additional distractions that can lead you away from the decision to start an important project that will change your life. With instant feedback, these devices have a huge advantage over activities that require months or – like graduating from college, writing a book, learning to play the piano – years of hard work. All the more reason to use the tools offered here.

We all need to use strategies and techniques to avoid the frustration caused by the fact that at the end of the next day or week the thought again arises: “I have not done anything in my priority area. I worked, but I still can’t say what I was doing all this time ... ”This is the feeling that everyone has more people who become workaholics (the downside of procrastination): they consider all tasks to be urgent and at the same time avoid completing those few truly priority tasks that bring profit and give satisfaction from being busy with something important.