Are you tired of feeling like a professional procrastinator?

Well, I’ve got some awesome news for you! I’m sharing some amazing strategies for kicking procrastination to the curb and getting stuff done!

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In this episode, we’re going to talk about three key tips that will help you get started on tasks and avoid putting them off until the last minute.

• The 15-minute rule
• The infuse fun rule.
• And the two-minute rule.

Procrastination can be a real pain in the butt! Especially when it starts affecting important areas of our lives like relationships, business, or even our credit score. Yikes! That’s why I encourage you to identify areas in your life where important tasks have turned into urgent ones, causing stress, and to use the strategies to prevent this from happening.

So, my friend, if you’re ready to kick procrastination to the curb and start living your best life, let’s jump in! 

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15 Minute Rule

This one is so easy! Set a timer for 15 minutes (and only 15 minutes) and force yourself just to get started on a task. Once the 15 minutes are up, you can stop if you still hate it, but often, getting started is the hardest part, and it becomes easier to keep going once you’ve started!

I used this exact strategy to clean and organize my pantry and even start this podcast!

I also love using this rule with my kids when they are feeling especially overwhelmed. It could be cleaning their rooms, a school project….anything! This rule definitely helps!

Infuse FUN Rule

Let’s face it, some things we have to do as an adult just aren’t fun. They are boring, and we really don’t want to do it!

Taxes anyone?

Finding ways to make a task more enjoyable, such as playing dance music while moping or creating a mini cheeseboard to enjoy while working. By making a task feel less like drudgery, you’ll be more motivated to get it done.

Touch it ONCE: The 2-Minute Rule

And the third strategy is the two-minute rule, I learned this one from my dad 20 years ago when I got to come and work with him at his company. I had kind of a bad habit of putting certain things off and procrastinating. He taught me just to touch it once.

He said, “Leah, touch it once. If you can get it done in two minutes or less, then do it right then.” I have never forgotten that.

So I’m sharing it with you! If a task can be done in two minutes or less, just do it! Don’t put it off any longer. This helps keep productivity high and procrastination at bay.

Use the Eisenhower Method

I won’t go into too much here because I cover the Eisenhower Method in great detail in this episode, But essentially you use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks and balance between small, simple tasks and deep work or project-focused time blocks.

Here’s the micro-episode on exactly how to utilize the Eisenhower Matrix

If you’re ready to kick procrastination to the curb and start living your best life, try out these tips, and I know they can make a difference! Don’t forget that I love hearing your feedback and suggestions for future episodes, so hit reply to an email or send me a dm on Instagram!

Let’s conquer procrastination and live our best lives without compromising our homes, health, or happiness!

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