Increase Productivity by Overcoming Procrastination

1. Increase Productivity by Overcoming Procrastination Workshop series II Basic distinctions February 2014

2. Two types of procrastination • Resistance-based • Fear-based

3. Two types of procrastination • Resistance-based • “just don’t feel like it” (or “I deserve a break” “I can do it tomorrow” “I’ve got lots of time”)

4. Two types of procrastination • Resistance-based • “just don’t feel like it” • no serious consequences to putting it off (such as cleaning up clutter on your desk, fixing something at home that isn’t essential)

5. Two types of procrastination • Resistance-based • “just don’t feel like it” • no serious consequences to putting it off • will generally not involve interaction with other people(unlike asking for a raise, doing cold calls)

6. Two types of procrastination • Resistance-based • “just don’t feel like it” • no serious consequences to putting it off • will generally not involve interaction with other people Hidden desire: To take control and make own decisions

7. Two types of procrastination • Resistance-based 2. Fear-based • worried about the reaction of another person (“will they say no”; “will they think I’m crazy”; “will I lose a sale”)

8. Two types of procrastination • Resistance-based 2. Fear-based • worried about the reaction of another person • lack of confidence around doing an unfamiliar task

9. Two types of procrastination • Resistance-based 2. Fear-based • worried about the reaction of another person • lack of confidence around doing an unfamiliar task • worried about a particular outcome (such as doing taxes)

10. Two types of procrastination • Resistance-based • Fear-based • worried about the reaction of another person • lack of confidence around doing an unfamiliar task • worried about a particular outcome Hidden desire: To avoid rejection, failure or embarrassment

11. Two types of procrastination • Resistance-based • “just don’t feel like it” • no serious consequences to putting it off • will generally not involve interaction with other people Hidden desire: To take control and make own decisions 2. Fear-based • worried about the reaction of another person • lack of confidence around doing an unfamiliar task • worried about a particular outcome Hidden desire: To avoid rejection, failure or embarrassment

12. The saboteur Some of the common messages a saboteur say to you are: • “Don’t do that, they’re not going to like it.” • “That’s a stupid idea so don’t even try.” • “Are you kidding? You don’t have enough (time/money/skill) to do that properly.” • “Stick with what you know, don’t take chances.” • “You’re too old to start something new.” • “You’re too young to accomplish that.”

13. The saboteur I the area of procrastination, it can be especially powerful: • “Don’t bother with that right now, it can wait.” • “You’ve worked so hard all day; you deserve to take a rest.” • “Relax, take a walk, watch some television – you’ve earned it. You can do that later.” • “You don’t have enough information to make that call.” • and my personal favourite: “You need to get organized before you can start that task.”

14. Identifying your procrastination

15. Time-management tools • Self-managed • write top goals for the day EVERY day - the night before or in the morning • time-based (Pomodoro, 2-minute, etc.) • lists/white board • prioritize planning • random selection (job jar)

16. Prioritization grid

17. Prioritization grid A B C D

18. Time-management tools External agent • life coach • business coach/consultant • networking partners/work partners • friends/family

19. Addressing procrastination with an external agent • Speak to several coaches/consultants: Ask if they can coach the “saboteur” – the self-talk that keeps you from being in action. Do they know what that is?

20. Addressing procrastination with an external agent • Speak to several coaches • Check credentials: Has the coach trained and taken exams with a certification body?

21. Addressing procrastination with a life coach • Speak to several coaches • Check credentials • Set up a sample session: Most coaches/consultants will offer a short session (20 min - 40 min) for free or for a low fee. Use the session to talk about their coaching style but also to bring a problem you’d like to address.

22. Workshops/presentations Thursday, Feb 6: Evening event: Panel presenter: Entrepreneur's Toolbox Series: Zero Budget Marketing. (How to market your product, service and/or yourself with little to no money: http://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-Entrepreneurs-Business-Builders/ Monday, March 3 and Monday, April 28: Small Business BC workshops. Registration: http://www.phase2coaching.com Networking suggestion Friday, Feb 7: Rapid Time Networks Meetup, Buzz Cafe, 901 Homer. http://www.meetup.com/The-Vancouver-Rapid-Time-Business-Network/ Landmark Education opportunity Saturday Feb 15: "Self Expression and Leadership" 10am-1pm, Marriott Pinnacle Hotel (Hastings/Thurlow)

23. PHASE2COACHING One-on-one follow-up – Accountability: 1/2-hour call weekly to go through goals and action items. $50/week – Priorities/values coaching: $100/hr (Package of 6 sessions $500 )