Stephanie Calahan, of Calahan Solutions and a Paper Tiger Expert conducted an interview with Rita Emmett, and provides some of the tips below on how to take the sting out of procrastination taken from this interview. Do you procrastinate and put off doing things that need to be done? Learn from Stephanie and Rita, and start getting things done!
Stephanie recognizes, as we do, that different people need different tools to help with their daily lives, including Paper Tiger Filing System and Document Management Software, which she recommends based on her clients’ needs and the way that they work. She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.
You may be procrastinating getting your filing system organized with stacks of files all over your desk or office; or maybe you have clutter that just keeps piling up. Sometimes we know what to do, but can’t make ourselves to just do it! It is too overwhelming or you don’t think you have the time to do it. Do you need extra help – someone to come in personally or virtually to set aside some time with you and get you going? Call Stephanie and get it done!
Rita Emmett is a self proclaimed recovering procrastinator. She has written a few different successful books on the topic!
Select one task you’ve been putting off
Only one! Often we end up putting off different tasks because we lump them all together. Pick the one top thing that needs to get done that you have been putting off. Maybe pick the one that has been eating at you the most. You know, the one that every time you look at it you roll your eyes and grunt.
Time yourself
Give the task one hour. Most everyone can stay attached to something for a hour.
Ignore everything else around you
And she means everything! No thoughts of chores, email, text-messaging, kid’s activities, etc.
No breaks allowed
Take your restroom trip before you start and make sure your favorite music is playing and you have your water or soda, etc. Work straight through.
Give yourself a reward when the task is done
When you complete your task, CELEBRATE!
I had the opportunity to interview Rita and we spent the evening talking about letting go of sentimental clutter. We received rave reviews on this call. If you would like to listen in, check out
http://steph.bz/RitaE
About the Author:
Stephanie Calahan is The Business Vision Catalyst and founder of Calahan Solutions, Inc. She works with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, visionaries, coaches, consultants, health practitioners, authors, speakers and all sorts of remarkable service professionals who are experts in their field, to help them embrace their brilliance, leverage their business and get their message out with power, ease and joy; so that they can make a powerfully positive difference in the world, exponentially grow their income and enjoy a highly-successful and meaningful business… while working less. Learn how you can have more freedom in your life! http://www.StephanieCalahan.com
Need some professional and personal Advice
I assume you mean that you need some professional advice from one of our Paper Tiger experts who are productivity professionals. Stephanie Calahan, of Calahan Solutions is a great lady and one that could help you get organized and be more productive. If you’re ready to make a change for the better, you can email Stephanie at info@calahansolutions.com to let her know what you need. thanks!