How Building Momentum Can Help You Get Over Procrastination & Perfectionism

 Momentum is a powerful concept. It’s the force that keeps an object moving or an action going once it has started. This force can help you greatly when it comes to ending the perfectionism and procrastination cycle. The hard part is getting started. Once you do, you can build upon each step you take in order to gain the momentum to keep going.

 Routines, rituals, and habits help my clients build the momentum and inspiration they need to achieve their personal and professional goals. As a gift, download your free PDF of my eBook The Powers of Everyday Routines.

Below are some tips to build momentum and gain productivity in all you do.

Find Your Motivation

Having a reason to complete a task is imperative to getting it done. Some things seem meaningless. Others just don’t spark enough fire in you to get started. Regardless, you can’t simply avoid most things. Therefore, it’s important that you find your personal motivation to do the deed. Sometimes even the outside pressure of a deadline isn’t enough to motivate us. That spark must come from within.

Get Tricky

Sometimes you have to trick yourself into doing something difficult. That can help you to fight the inertia that’s keeping you from getting started. There are lots of tricks you can use to motivate yourself. Try finding a way to get started quickly or to find a shortcut in order to make some initial progress. Promise yourself a reward for each milestone of a project you complete. Employ the Pomodoro technique by making yourself work for 25 minutes at a stretch and then allow yourself a 5-minute break. Get creative and use the types of motivators that work best for you.

Don’t Multi-Task

Sometimes we think that multi-tasking will get more done in less time. Unfortunately, multi-tasking is an inefficient use of your brain power and actually tends to make you less productive than concentrating on just one thing at a time. If you have a large project ahead of you, break it down into smaller steps and focus on completing each one before moving onto the next one. With each part you finish, you’ll find yourself gaining the momentum you need to move onto the next.

Create Your Space

If you find yourself falling behind on work projects or creative endeavors, try to create a space that’s conducive to performing the job at hand. Remove mess, clutter, and distractions from the area. Be sure to come to this place each time you sit down to do work and make it as inviting as possible. If you find quiet music in the background to be helpful, add that. Does aromatherapy put you in the mood to be productive? Burn a candle or some essential oils. Soon, your brain will associate this space with working and being productive. It will be easier to get started and gain momentum each time you are there.

Use these tips to build momentum and get more done. Your productivity will soar, you’ll make progress on your goals, and you’ll feel so much better.

Until next time...

Lisa

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