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You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.
Abraham Lincoln
A colleague shared her exhaustion with what she termed as her habitual procrastination. She was tired of incomplete tasks in her life and asked for help.
Avoiding procrastination is essential for leaders and professionals to maintain productivity and achieve goals. Here are 9+ key points shared to help overcome this practice.
1.Self-Awareness
Recognize your procrastination habits and understand the underlying causes. Self-awareness is the first step to change.
2.Prioritization
Prioritizing tasks is essential. Leaders should focus on high-impact, high-priority activities first.
3.Set Clear Goals
Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. Having clear objectives provides motivation and direction.
4.Time Management
Use effective time management techniques, such as time blocking, to help you allocate your time efficiently.
5. Break Tasks into Smaller Steps
Practice breaking larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps. This makes tasks less daunting and more achievable.
6.Delegation
Trust more. Delegate tasks to capable team members when possible. Delegation frees up time for strategic thinking and higher-priority activities.
7. Overcoming Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Often this tendency fuels procrastination through delaying completing projects until they are perfect. Focus on progress, not perfection.
8. Accountability
Set up an accountability system, such as working with a mentor, coach, or a peer who can hold you responsible for deadlines and commitments.
9. Eliminate Distractions
Identify strategies to minimize distractions, whether it’s turning off notifications, setting specific work hours, or creating a clutter-free workspace.
10. Self-Motivation
Identify your intrinsic motivation. What drives them to succeed? Connecting with their personal “why” can provide the push you need.
11. Time for Self-Care
Practice taking regular breaks and prioritize self-care. A well-rested and healthy leader is less likely to procrastinate.
12. Mindfulness and Focus
Adopt mindfulness practices and techniques that can improve focus and attention, reducing the temptation to procrastinate.
13. Positive Self-Talk
Replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations. Confidence can help combat procrastination.
14. Celebrate Achievements
Acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement can reinforce productivity.
15. Continuous Improvement
Focus on the concept of continuous improvement. As a Leader, it is important to regularly assess your time management and productivity strategies and adjust as needed.
16. Seek Professional Support
If procrastination is chronic and significantly hinders your leadership effectiveness, seek support from a therapist or counselor who specializes in procrastination or time management issues.
As a certified Master leadership coach, I provide support, guidance, and accountability to leaders to help them work to overcome procrastination. Implementing the strategies articulated here and developing healthy habits will lead to more effective and efficient leadership.
Doubt increases with inaction. Clarity reveals itself in momentum. Growth comes from progress. For all these reasons, BEGIN.
Brendon Burchard
My niece is a celebrity makeup artist. She has done many. When they come to see her, they come just as they are–plain, messy, but ready to rock. Together they work on their goals. What’s the problem? What’s the occasion (wedding, birthday celebration, rebranding)? What’s the purpose (new business, product, new album, video)? They then work together to make their goals beautiful.
Same with the healing power. The sick goes to the doctor to be healed. They’re not well. They try home remedies and nothing works. But pretty soon they come to the realization that they need help.
Coaching is just like that. Come messy. Come stuck. come with your frustrations, your limitations, procrastinations. We work together to identify goals, explore possibilities, get clarity, strategize follow through and make dreams come through.
COACHING: THE CONTEXT
Coaching is one of the most powerful tools because it acts as a catalyst. Coaching gives our clients the right motivation to take actions that make them successful. As coaches we provide inspiration, motivation, and encouragement to help our clients attain their goals. We seek to discover and understand context and help clients define key areas of leadership development that will lead to transformational outcomes.
That’s what we do. Let’s connect. Come messy, leave happy.
Have you ever experienced coaching? What was the outcome? Do share, we would love to hear.
Change is the law of life.And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.
John F. Kennedy
Thinking of a change in your career? LinkedIn is rated as the world’s largest professional network. You can use it to connect and strengthen professional relationships, find jobs, and more.
Chances are you already have a profile but when was the last time you looked at it? Hmmm…
Here are 6 tips to optimize your profile for leaders and professionals who wish to make a change so you can become more visible to Executives, headhunters and Recruiters.
1.Relevant Headline and Summary: Craft a headline that reflects your desire to transition into a new field and a summary that emphasizes your transferable skills and passion for the new industry.
2.Professional Photo: Update your profile picture to present a polished and adaptable appearance that aligns with your desired career change.
3. KeywordOptimization: Use keywords associated with the new field you’re targeting, showcasing your intention to pivot and ensuring your profile appears in relevant searches.
4. Experience Section: Highlight experiences, projects, or accomplishments that align with the skills required in your target industry, even if they were gained from previous roles.
5. Recommendations: Obtain recommendations from colleagues or supervisors who can speak to your adaptability, quick learning, and positive attitude.
6. ContentSharing: Share insightful content related to your intended field, showcasing your genuine interest and commitment to learning about the industry.
7. Networking: Connect with professionals in your desired field to expand your network and gain insights into the industry’s nuances and trends.
8. Training and Certifications: Highlight any relevant courses, workshops, or certifications you’ve completed to bolster your qualifications for the new career path.
9. Volunteer Work and Side Projects: Include any volunteer experiences or side projects that demonstrate your dedication to learning and contributing to the new field.
10. Custom URL: Personalize your LinkedIn profile URL and showcase your enthusiasm for the career change.
Remember, authenticity and consistency are key to building a compelling LinkedIn profile that accurately represents your goals and aspirations. Get going and update your profile now. Need help? Lets connect
Which tip stood out to you? Do share, we would love to hear.
Stress acts as an accelerator. It will push you either forward or backward, but you choose which direction.
Chelsea Eriean
Workplace stress can arise from various sources, and it affects employees across different industries and roles. Understanding the common causes of stress at work is crucial for both employees and employers to take appropriate measures to manage and mitigate its impact. Here are some key factors that contribute to work-related stress:
Excessive Workload: Overwhelming work demands, tight deadlines, and a constant flow of tasks can lead to stress as employees struggle to cope with the pressure to perform.
Lack of Control: When employees feel they have little control over their work, decision-making, or the outcomes of their efforts, it can lead to a sense of helplessness and increased stress.
Job Insecurity: Fear of job loss or instability due to economic conditions, restructuring, or organizational changes can create anxiety and stress among employees.
Long Working Hours: Extended work hours, lack of work-life balance, and overtime can leave employees feeling drained and overwhelmed, contributing to chronic stress.
Unclear Expectations: Ambiguous or constantly changing job roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations can create confusion and stress for employees.
Lack of Recognition: When employees’ efforts and achievements go unnoticed or unappreciated, it can lead to feelings of disengagement and stress.
Poor Working Relationships: Conflict with coworkers, difficult supervisors, or a negative work environment can significantly impact employees’ mental well-being.
Organizational Culture: Toxic workplace cultures that promote competition, lack of support, or an absence of work-life balance can foster stress among employees.
Career Advancement Pressures: The desire to progress in one’s career, coupled with intense competition, can lead to stress as employees strive to meet expectations.
Workplace Bullying or Harassment: Acts of bullying, discrimination, or harassment create a hostile work environment, triggering stress and anxiety in affected employees.
Lack of Resources: Insufficient tools, training, or support can hinder employees from effectively fulfilling their job responsibilities, leading to stress.
Workplace Change and Uncertainty: Frequent organizational changes, such as mergers, restructuring, or new management, can generate stress due to uncertainty and adjustment challenges.
Job Demands and Complexity: Highly demanding and intellectually challenging roles may lead to stress, especially when coupled with limited resources or support.
Physical Work Conditions: Uncomfortable or unsafe work environments can negatively impact employees’ mental and physical health, contributing to stress.
Personal Life Interference: When personal issues, such as family problems or health concerns, spill over into work, it can intensify stress levels.
Addressing these causes of workplace stress involves creating supportive work environments, implementing stress-reduction programs, promoting work-life balance, providing opportunities for coaching, skill development and growth, and fostering open communication between employees and management.
We often ask the question why some people succeed when others don’t. It seems there is a missing element. Something we lack. The truth is that you can succeed at whatever you dream about; whatever you put your mind to achieve. Know that you don’t have to go it alone. Here are some reasons why people hire a coach to improve their lives and their business.
People hire a coach to help put systems in place (e.g. time management, social media engagement, managing products, and managing people)
When they know what to do but not how to do it
Feel Stuck , confused
When you want to make more money …want to do what you want to do
When they know it’s time to break free
When they figure out they can’t do it alone
Need resources and don’t know where to find them (financial…
Life changes very quickly in a very positive way if you let it
Lindsey Vonn
The word “Very” is often overused, articulated Tina O’Rourke in a public writers forum. Personally. as an author you may feel the same way. Here’s s list of replacement words you can adapt instead.
The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.
John Maxwell
Follow the Leader, the popular song says. But is it always true to follow every leader? Are some better leaders that others? You can be assured that indeed some leaders are in fact better than others.
An INC’s article shared the top 5 signs that a leader is not a fit. Here I share my top 4 favorite.
Narcissistic Tendencies & More
Narcissist tendencies
Look out for themselves only
Treating people like numbers
Too much control
Which stands out to you? Are there other signs you can recognize? Do share, we would love to hear.
Never hesitate to go far away, beyond all seas, all frontiers, all countries, all beliefs.
Amin Maalouf
With just a carry-on, I felt led to travel solo to a faraway land. Was it nerve racking? Kinda. I travelled without fear, more intrigued by curiosity while discovering the unknown. Most of all my learnings forced me into a new realm bursting forth with a new sense of unhurried flair.
Here I share a few of learnings:
Learned self-confidence. To be confident in who I am and who I want to be.
I learned to accept differences in cultures
I learned to accept the uniqueness of different lifestyles
I learned to say YES to myself, to what I want and to say No to the desires that others want for me.
I learned to hold firmly to my belief to never give up.
I learned to grow up and out to spread my wings.
I learned to try things that force me out of my comfort zone.
I learned to take rests.
I learned to take risks and not be afraid or most importantly, to take the risk even when I am afraid, despite my fear
I learned that education is critical to success but also to have a life.
I learned to be me.
I learned to not be of afraid to be me – to speak the way I want to speak.
I learned to write to help others through coaching.
I learned to express myself in writing to help others develop and maximize their potential.
I learned to laugh.
I learned to accept life’s simple things.
I learned to love dogs and animals.
I learned to accept help from others despite my independence.
I learned to accept love from others
I learned to accept what success means to me and not what others expectations are for me.
I learned to challenge myself to step out into the unknown.
It’s the people we hardly know, and not our closest friends, who will improve our lives most dramactically.
Meg Jay
Stimulating interview with Executive Coach, Founder and CEO of Soft Skills Services, Maxine Barnett. In it she shares successive nuggets on effective networking for new entrepreneurs and professional desiring to build their personal growth.
Strategies For Effective Networking
Here are three strategies:
Be prepared to meet 2-3 persons while attending the event.
Make a connection. Introduce yourself using your elevator speech and be present during your conversation.
Follow-up within 2-3 after the event to remain top of mind with your new strategic connection.
Networking is a soft skill–a people skill needed for business and people purposes. It is useful for purposeful growth. Be intentional about it. View the full conversation here.
What are your thoughts on networking? Do share, we would love to hear.
You know those things you have always wanted to do, you should go do them.
What is it that thing you have always wanted to do? Change job? Start a family? Enroll on that degree? Learn a new skill? Take that vacation?
Life gets hard at times. Chances are with everything happening around us at work, home, school, it can knock us off our feet. The result often is being stuck. Not moving. As in a state of shock, standing still. Below are 7 Things you can do when you are stuck.
Do something! Step out! Complete that application! Try something new!
Plan an escape rather than daydream about different scenarios. Go on a trip to relax and reboot your thoughts.
Switch up your daily activities.
Don’t envy and compare yourself to others.
Do one positive thing for yourself today.
If you want to change your life, Pray. Change your…
Engage in this stimulating conversation with George Washington University Student, Brianna Bougouneau as she shares her cross-cultural study abroad
Blessed are curious for they shall have adventures.
Lovelle Drachman
Engage in this stimulating conversation with George Washington University Student, Brianna Bougouneau as she shares her cross-cultural study abroad experiences in China, Taiwan, Greece and Europe. In her words, sometimes you have to be bold, patient, and manage your expectations in order to be successful.
Listen in as she explores her challenges and resilience. This video is another in the interview series where I explore Success as emerging leaders define it.
Studied abroad? What did you experience? Do share, we would love to hear.
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