Each week we present our Daily Leap Career Video of the Week. The video we share presents news or advice related to career and life development, searching for a job, the economy and employment, and other career-related topics.
In the video below from Brendon Burchard, he discusses procrastination and how we can overcome it in our personal and work lives. Check out the video to learn more.
Showing posts with label overcoming procrastination. Show all posts
Showing posts with label overcoming procrastination. Show all posts
Monday, March 25, 2019
Friday, June 5, 2015
High 5 Weekly Career Transitions Roundup: 6 Rituals to Reach Your Potential
This is our weekly roundup of some of the best career-related articles, interviews, blogs, etc., we've read during the week. We share them so you have some great resources to prepare you for the coming week. Enjoy!
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- 6 Simple Rituals to Reach Your Potential Every Day: "Solo-task and do more faster by working in 50/10 increments. Use a timer to work for 50 minutes on only one important task with 10 minute breaks in between."
- 15 Ways to Make Your Life Better This Summer: "If you have dreams of being an entrepreneur but aren’t yet ready to jump in with both feet, try a summer experiment and see what works. .... See what resonates, learn and then decide if it’s the start of a hobby or a career change."
- Why Stress and Anxiety are Your Best Friends: "Anxiety is an inevitable part of life, and success typically requires embracing it (or at least tolerating it) rather than avoiding it."
- Enjoy that Vacation and Avoid Work Stress: "To maximize the relaxing benefits of your vacation, have a good re-entry plan. This can include arriving home a day early — or at least earlier in the day — so that you have some time to unpack, do laundry, and get a good night’s sleep."
- 3 Steps to Stop Procrastinating: "Take a baby step on an unwanted task by working on it immediately and then planning to finish the task by breaking it up into manageable amounts."
Sunday, March 2, 2014
High 5 Weekly Career Transitions Roundup: Connecting with a Stranger on LinkedIn
This is our weekly roundup of some of the best career-related articles, interviews, blogs, etc., we've read during the week. We share them so you have some great resources to prepare you for the coming week. Enjoy!
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- The Right Way to Connect with a Stranger on LinkedIn: "The next time you’re reaching out to someone new over LinkedIn, consider bringing in one of these four success elements to your message."
- What You Need to Know About How Recruiters Get Paid (And How It May Affect Your Job Hunt): "There is some confusion out there as to how recruiters get paid for their contracted job placement services. Here's a breakdown of these recruitment methods and what they mean for you as a job seeker."
- 5 Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence: "Expanding research shows the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) as an important ingredient for effective leadership. The good news is that everyone can increase their EI, regardless of their level. Here are some ways."
- A Networking Trick That Could Help You Find Your Next Job: "Most of us don’t network as much as we should. Here’s a trick few people have tried, simple as it sounds. But it works."
- The Science Behind Why You Procrastinate in the Afternoon (and How to Stop): "Here are some research-backed lifehacks to help break out of the daily afternoon slump and finish your day strong."
Friday, August 2, 2013
High 5 Weekly Career Transitions Roundup
This is our weekly roundup of some of the best career-related articles, interviews, blogs, etc., we've read during the week. We share these every weekend so you have some great resources to prepare you for the coming week. Enjoy!
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- 7 Quiet Career Truths That Speak Volumes: "The answer won’t always be there and it won’t be black and white – Sometimes in your career, you will find that you don’t have the answer you are looking for."
- How to Bring Up Salary on a Job Interview: "The more you stand for yourself in the job search process, the more employers will respect and value you."
- Put the Kibosh on Your Procrastinating Ways: "Disorganization is one of the top causes of procrastination, so eliminate this excuse by cleaning your desk or your computer files at least once a month."
- The Workplace Toolkit--5 Essentials You Need to Succeed: "In our attention-challenged society, you can make an impression at work by being someone who practices discipline. Can you tune out the noise of the many office distractions to stay focused on what matters the most in your job?"
- Want to Know What Really Makes You Happy? Try Tracking It: "Throughout our careers and lives, the big decisions we have to make usually lead back to a single, overriding concern: What really makes me happy?"
Monday, September 17, 2012
Three Ways to Get the Important Work Done
This morning I was very productive. I got up early and threw a load of laundry in the washer. While my clothes were washing I set up the ironing board to iron out the wrinkles in my work shirts, taking a quick break to move the load from the washer to the dryer. My shirts ironed, I put the ironing board and iron away and folded my now-dry clothes. I then went downstairs to do some dishes from the previous night's dinner, recycle the accumulated junk mail on the kitchen island, and file important papers. A quick trip to the gym and the grocery store after that, I was back at home by 11am, surfing the web.
I thought I was being productive…except I wasn't.
The invoices for my business that I have been intending to get done for days hadn't been sent out, I did not update my LinkedIn profile like I had intended to, and I still need to write copy for my business website.
Welcome to the realm of productive procrastination. We tend to justify and rationalize the important things we put off by doing other "important" things that, really, are distractions.
What are you putting off to better your career? Perhaps it's completing your resume, talking with your supervisor about your future with the company, enrolling in that class that will provide the education to advance your career, or any other thing that will get you closer to where you want to be personally and professionally.
Distractions do not help. Yes, the laundry has to get done and you have to file. But not at the expense of your dreams. Here are three methods to make your time not just productive, but meaningful.
1. Jump In: Close your eyes and do it. Shut out the noises in your mind that are holding you back, focus on your breathing, and simply start what you have been putting off. You will probably find that it isn't as bad as you thought it would be; in fact, it is much, much easier.
2. Dwell on the benefits: Instead of dwelling on the pain associated with that important activity, think about the pleasure: what will you get out of it? What kind of future are you creating for yourself by doing this? How good would it feel to have it completed? Get yourself to a place of resonance, where you future is shining bright and you are excited about what you are to do, then act.
3. Get to know your saboteur: ah, the saboteur…the voice in your head that tries to protect you, tries to keep you the same and gets louder when you get closer to what you want. Spend some time getting to know your saboteur and its tells to know how to best combat it.
Just because you are doing something doesn't mean that you are doing something. Devote your time to those pursuits that will benefit your career long-term.
I thought I was being productive…except I wasn't.
The invoices for my business that I have been intending to get done for days hadn't been sent out, I did not update my LinkedIn profile like I had intended to, and I still need to write copy for my business website.
Welcome to the realm of productive procrastination. We tend to justify and rationalize the important things we put off by doing other "important" things that, really, are distractions.
What are you putting off to better your career? Perhaps it's completing your resume, talking with your supervisor about your future with the company, enrolling in that class that will provide the education to advance your career, or any other thing that will get you closer to where you want to be personally and professionally.
Distractions do not help. Yes, the laundry has to get done and you have to file. But not at the expense of your dreams. Here are three methods to make your time not just productive, but meaningful.
1. Jump In: Close your eyes and do it. Shut out the noises in your mind that are holding you back, focus on your breathing, and simply start what you have been putting off. You will probably find that it isn't as bad as you thought it would be; in fact, it is much, much easier.
2. Dwell on the benefits: Instead of dwelling on the pain associated with that important activity, think about the pleasure: what will you get out of it? What kind of future are you creating for yourself by doing this? How good would it feel to have it completed? Get yourself to a place of resonance, where you future is shining bright and you are excited about what you are to do, then act.
3. Get to know your saboteur: ah, the saboteur…the voice in your head that tries to protect you, tries to keep you the same and gets louder when you get closer to what you want. Spend some time getting to know your saboteur and its tells to know how to best combat it.
Just because you are doing something doesn't mean that you are doing something. Devote your time to those pursuits that will benefit your career long-term.
Friday, August 3, 2012
High 5 Weekly Career Transitions Roundup
This is our weekly roundup of some of the best career-related articles, interviews, blogs, etc., we've read during the week. We share these every weekend so you have some great resources to prepare you for the coming week. Enjoy!
1. 4 Tips for Older Job Seekers Facing Discrimination
"As an older worker, you can't eliminate age discrimination. But you can learn what lies behind it and take steps to differentiate yourself from stereotypes."
2. Why Schools Should Help Students Find Their Passion
"(I)f you can't find passion and purpose in your work, you're disconnected from who you really are and you'll never truly excel at what you do."
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"(W)inners gain ten important advantages as a result of victory ... smart leaders can cultivate and build on these advantages to make the next success possible."
4. How to Stop Procrastinating at Work
"Try doing your least preferred activities at the start of each day and at the beginning of each week."
5. Having a Family Can Be Good For Your Career
"(B)y sacrificing our families -- and by extension, ourselves -- on the altar of our careers, we are in danger of cutting ourselves off from our own wisdom and perspective."
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
5 Steps for Overcoming Procrastination
All of us battle procrastination at some point in our lives. There are many reasons why we procrastinate. Maybe the task is unpleasant, you don’t have the resources you need, or you need more information to take action. However, if you constantly find yourself putting off tasks, you can benefit from some simple strategies to overcome procrastination.
Step 1 – Admit to the Problem
You must first recognize that procrastination is an issue for you. Do you constantly rush projects, complete things at the last minute, or find yourself missing deadlines? If so, you either suffer from procrastination or you are over-committing to an unmanageable workload. Try to define the root cause of your procrastination to help overcome the issue.
Step 2 - Get Realistic
The key to beating procrastination is to organize and prioritize your tasks. Make a list of everything you need to do the next day and prioritize the list before you go to sleep. When you write something on a list, you give it importance and are more likely to get it done. Break down complex tasks into simple steps so they don’t seem so overwhelming.
Step 3 – Focus, Focus, Focus
To increase your productivity you must avoid distractions. If you have a hard deadline, cut yourself off from interruptions from phone calls, emails, and visitors. Stay focused and get your work done. However, don’t forget to reward yourself for accomplishing tasks. When you finish an item on your list, take a short break and read a chapter in your book, go for a walk, or any small reward of your choice. Rewards are positive reinforcement for being productive. Celebrate your success and give yourself a pat on the back!
Step 4 – Visualize your Success
Visualize the end result of being productive and getting the job done. Imagine having the task off your to-do list. Visualize yourself turning in the finished product and focus on those positive feelings to motivate you to get started. When you expect productivity and positive results from yourself, that is exactly what is likely to follow. Don’t dwell on the negatives of procrastination, instead focus on the benefits of doing what you need to do.
Step 5 – Define the Cost of Procrastination
Ask yourself, what will happen if I put this task off until “later?” Will you have to work until midnight and miss sleep? Will you miss a deadline and make your boss or client unhappy? Will you have to skip a reward, such as spending time with your family or friends to make up the work? Knowing the cost of procrastination may motivate you to get the job done immediately.
Step 1 – Admit to the Problem
You must first recognize that procrastination is an issue for you. Do you constantly rush projects, complete things at the last minute, or find yourself missing deadlines? If so, you either suffer from procrastination or you are over-committing to an unmanageable workload. Try to define the root cause of your procrastination to help overcome the issue.
Step 2 - Get Realistic
The key to beating procrastination is to organize and prioritize your tasks. Make a list of everything you need to do the next day and prioritize the list before you go to sleep. When you write something on a list, you give it importance and are more likely to get it done. Break down complex tasks into simple steps so they don’t seem so overwhelming.
Step 3 – Focus, Focus, Focus
To increase your productivity you must avoid distractions. If you have a hard deadline, cut yourself off from interruptions from phone calls, emails, and visitors. Stay focused and get your work done. However, don’t forget to reward yourself for accomplishing tasks. When you finish an item on your list, take a short break and read a chapter in your book, go for a walk, or any small reward of your choice. Rewards are positive reinforcement for being productive. Celebrate your success and give yourself a pat on the back!
Step 4 – Visualize your Success
Visualize the end result of being productive and getting the job done. Imagine having the task off your to-do list. Visualize yourself turning in the finished product and focus on those positive feelings to motivate you to get started. When you expect productivity and positive results from yourself, that is exactly what is likely to follow. Don’t dwell on the negatives of procrastination, instead focus on the benefits of doing what you need to do.
Step 5 – Define the Cost of Procrastination
Ask yourself, what will happen if I put this task off until “later?” Will you have to work until midnight and miss sleep? Will you miss a deadline and make your boss or client unhappy? Will you have to skip a reward, such as spending time with your family or friends to make up the work? Knowing the cost of procrastination may motivate you to get the job done immediately.
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