7 Easy Ways to Overcome Your Procrastination
Do you have a habit of trying to escape your work? Or anything that might require some effort? You are not alone. It has become all too easy to get lost in distraction and to ignore the work we need or want to do. That distraction zone has its drawbacks, of course. ...
How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed
In my coaching practice, I often hear clients say they feel “paralyzed” or “overwhelmed" due to work obligations. There are many consequences of feeling overwhelmed, including feeling like we cannot take purposeful action anymore. When we stop taking care of our...
30 Mistakes Procrastinators Make (and How To Stop the Cycle)
One of the most annoying aspects about procrastination is it's so difficult to get away from it once you start. There are a bunch of mistakes procrastinators make that make it feel impossible to escape the procrastination trap. Below is a list of 30 mistakes...
10 Tips to Undo Creative Block and Boost Productivity
We all get caught up in creative block sometimes. Really, everyone does. It is just a natural part of the creative process, to experience a point at which it feels like we don't know where to turn or what to do. Creativity requires that we be open and willing to try...
How to Inject Enthusiasm into Your Work and Life
Procrastination is the great distorter and the great killer of our enthusiasm. It makes us feel unable to move forward. It makes us feel that everything in front of us is a cluster of mountains to climb. It makes us feel that time is a resource we can replenish...
How to Break Free from the Procrastination Trap
Procrastination is super sneaky. None of us wants to procrastinate routinely, but many of us fall into the procrastination trap and the never-ending cycle of delay - stress - embarrassment - sleep deprivation - delay - stress - embarrassment - sleep deprivation. It...
7 Simple Strategies to Build Consistency in Your Work
Are you interested in figuring out how to develop more consistency in your work? Do you feel drained by the daily grind of having to face down your resistance before you do any work at all? Do you want to learn a different approach to working that will boost both your...
15 Easy Ways to Move from Procrastination to Productive Action
Procrastination often makes our tasks overly complicated. One way to sidestep procrastination is to find simple, accessible ways to allow yourself to start taking productive action. No matter which method you choose to get yourself unstuck, always remember you have...
A TONE Talk Conversation with Dr. Christine Li and Moderator Valerie Grubb
Enjoy these excerpts from the TONE Talk conversation between moderator and Human Resources Expert Valerie Grubb and Procrastination Coach Dr. Christine Li. Topics discussed include procrastination, minimalism, and rescuing time from distraction. The original...
How to Protect Your Day from Needless Procrastination
Since January of 2017, I have been working with several people in my Freedom from Procrastination Membership Program who are committed to eliminating needless procrastination from their lives. It has been a pleasure for me to have this opportunity to teach this group...
6 Ways to Make Sure Procrastination Stays Out of Your Life
Procrastination is a sneaky foe. If we don't pay attention to its presence in our lives, procrastination will just end up taking more of our free time, attention, and energy. Thankfully, there are many ways we can stop ourselves from relying on procrastination to get...
A Conversation about Procrastination and Creativity
I recently answered some podcast interview questions about the relationship between procrastination and creativity in a conversation with Rob Lawrence, host of the Inspirational Creatives podcast. I wanted to share the conversation with you. Rob is a wonderful...
Learn How to Challenge Your Fears So You Can Fully Live
Are you worrying about a bunch of different fears right now? Are you always figuring out which worry to manage next? Do you tend to start your questions with the two words "What if...?" If this sounds like you, stick around for a bit because I have some encouraging...
How I Easily Save Time Each Day
In my work recovering from my chronic procrastination and in teaching others to do the same, I have found that learning how to save time is essential. When we use our time mindfully, we are better able to resist the lure of procrastination and we are able to find...
16 Ways to Fast Track Your Way to Success
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to move from one success to the other? Have you ever wanted freedom from the things that hold you back from success? Can you imagine what life would be like without procrastination, self-doubt, and fatigue? I have great...
How to Get Back on Track after You’ve Lost Track of Time
Are you wondering where your time has gone? Even better, are you wondering what you can do to make sure you don't lose any more time? It can be very difficult to get back on track after an emergency or more general interruption occurs. We can veer so far from our...