STOP PROCRASTINATING
And Get it Done!
STOP PROCRASTINATING - AND GET IT DONE
INSTRUCTIONS:
Do you have a task that you're always putting off doing and never seem to complete? Well, it's time to sweep it
up! Whether it's a one-off or a regular task you're avoiding, first answer the questions on page 1 below to review
your motivation - and ensure it's a task that needs to be done. Then complete page 2 to find new ways to make
the task more enjoyable. Let's see if we can't GET IT DONE!
STAGE 1: ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS TO REVIEW YOUR MOTIVATION:
1. WHAT IS THE TASK YOU WANT TO COMPLETE?
2. HOW ENJOYABLE IS THIS TASK? (SCORE OUT OF 10) _________ / 10
Be 100% honest with yourself and write down the FIRST number that pops into your head
3. SIT WITH THIS SCORE FOR A MOMENT.
If it's a low score on the enjoyment factor - no wonder you haven't completed it yet! And if it's a high
score on the enjoyment factor write what’s getting in the way below:
4. WRITE WHAT'S GETTING IN THE WAY BELOW:
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5. SO WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOU (SPECIFICALLY) OF COMPLETING THIS TASK?
6. AND WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU (SPECIFICALLY) IF YOU DON'T COMPLETE THIS TASK?
7. IS THIS TASK FOR YOU OR FOR SOMEONE ELSE?
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8. HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO HAVE THE TASK FINISHED AND DONE? (SCORE OUT OF 10) ________/ 10
9. DO YOU REALLY, TRULY NEED TO DO THIS TASK? YES NO
10. DECIDE NOW IF YOU'RE GOING TO COMPLETE THIS TASK OR NOT: YES NO
11. IF YOU'VE DECIDED NOT TO COMPLETE THIS TASK, WHAT STEPS DO YOU NEED TO TAKE NOW, EG. LET
SOMEONE KNOW?
12. IF YOU DO STILL WANT TO COMPLETE THIS TASK, COULD THIS TASK BE MADE EASIER IF YOU BROKE IT
DOWN? IF SO, BREAK YOUR TASK INTO THE FIRST 3 STEPS BELOW:
1 By:
2 By:
3 By:
Finally, answer the questions on the next page and use your responses to come up with new ideas and ways to
make your task more enjoyable and/or fun.
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STAGE 2: CONSIDER YOUR 5 SENSES FOR IDEAS TO BOOST YOUR MOTIVATION AND ENJOYMENT:
VISUAL: I LOVE THE SIGHT OF: Eg View from the top of a mountain, partners smile, etc
AUDITORY: I LOVE THE SOUND OF: Eg Music, rain, ocean, children playing etc
KINESTHETIC: I LOVE THE FEEL/FEELING OF: Eg Feeling joyful, appreciated, grass, sunshine on my skin, etc.
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OLFACTORY: I LOVE THE SMELL OF: Eg Coffee, flowers, fresh bread, nature, etc.
GUSTATORY: I LOVE THE TASTE OF: Eg Coffee, chocolates, wine, etc.
DELIGHTS: A
REAL TREAT FOR ME WOULD BE TO: Eg relaxing bath, massage, time with friends etc.
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NOW GET CREATIVE AND CHOOSE UP TO 3 THINGS TO HELP YOU GET THE TASK A) STARTED OR B) DONE!
Review your brainstorming above or pick another action entirely to complete your task faster, more enjoyably
and/or give yourself a reward for every action
ACTIONS:
ACTION 1:
REWARD FOR COMPLETING THIS ACTION:
ACTION 2:
REWARD FOR COMPLETING THIS ACTION:
ACTION 3:
REWARD FOR COMPLETING THIS ACTION:
GIVE A SCORE OUT OF 10 FOR HOW LIKELY YOU FEEL NOW THAT YOU'LL COMPLETE THIS TASK? _________/ 10
If you score 8 or more, Great! You're good to go. If your score is less than 8, ask "What would secretly make the
difference? What could make my score a 10?
I AM COMMITTED TO COMPLETING THIS TASK BY ___________________ SIGNED __________________________________
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