Stop Procrastinating.

1. Start with the smallest step possible.

Starting is hard.

Don't make it harder.

Find the smallest possible task you can start with to get your momentum going.

These will act as the first domino.

2. Use the 5-Minute Rule.

Make a vow to work on the task at hand for only 5 minutes.

If after the 5 minutes you want to quit, and then quit. Most likely, you will continue now that you've gotten over the initial hurdle.

3. Set a deadline.

Whether real or fake, a deadline can be a powerful tool to battle the procrastination monster.

Make a deadline with yourself to complete the task, make it public to add more accountability.

4. Change your environment.

Are you trying to work from your bedroom?

A place where you sleep and relax may not set the mood for work.

Shake up your environment.

Have a room dedicated to working.

Go to a cafe and work with a friend

5. Become more aware.

Next time you find yourself procrastinating, make a note of it.

What was it that triggered that behavior to happen?

Getting to the root cause of our procrastination can be the first step towards beating it for good.

6. Get a work partner.

Accountability.

It's one of the most powerful productivity forces.

Get an accountability partner.

It could be your friend or even someone on the internet.

7. Live a 24-Hour Life.

When we look at our lofty goals from afar, they can be daunting.

Start thinking about the small steps you can take each day to progress.

Macro goals, micro-actions.