Getting Things Done: 3-in-1 Guide to Master Procrastination Journal, Procrastination Cure, Focusing & Stop Procrastinating

By Miles Toole

Getting Things Done - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Stop Procrastinating, How to Be Productive and How to Stay Focused.

 

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HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING:

7 Easy Steps to Master Procrastination, Getting Things Done, Self Discipline & Overcoming Laziness.

 

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Miles Toole
• Release date: Aug 30, 2023
• ISBN: 9781088299623

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Book 1: How to Be Productive

Book 2: How to Manage Time

Book 3: How to Be Organized

Book 4: How to Stay Focused

Book 5: How to Set Goals

Book 6: How to Stop Procrastinating

Book 7: How to Change Habits

Book 8: How to Stay Motivated

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Table of Contents

Book 1: How to Stop Procrastinating

Book 2: How to Be Productive

Book 3: How to Stay Focused

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Book 1: How to Stop Procrastinating

7 Easy Steps to Master Procrastination, Getting Things Done, Self Discipline & Overcoming Laziness

Miles Toole

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Table of Contents

Book 1: How to Stop Procrastinating

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Step 1 – Stop Catastrophizing

Stop Exaggerating

Take Enough Rest

Your Thoughts Do Not Define You

Learn to Get Over Hopelessness

Recognize Irrational Thoughts

Chapter 2: Step 2 – Learn to Prioritize

Write Your Tasks Down

Analyze the List

Use the Priority Matrix

Practice Relative Prioritization

Be Realistic About the Time

Be Flexible

Chapter 3: Step 3 – Work on Your Time Management Skills

Set Goals

Stop Multitasking

Work in a Distraction-Free Zone

Don’t Emphasize on Hours but the Results

Learn the One-Minute Rule

Learn to Say No

Chapter 4: Step 4 – Be Realistic

Keep a Check on Your Imagination

Control Extreme Thoughts

Be Realistic About the Expectations

Don’t Overpromise

Give Things Some Time

Chapter 5: Step 5 – Build Your Self-Belief

Visualize Yourself as the Winner

Find Out the Reason Behind the Temporary Disbelief

Practice Self-Affirmation

Try Something Every Day That You Think You Can’t Do

Always Question Your Inner Critic

Stop Comparing Yourself

Chapter 6: Step 6 – Learn to Forgive Yourself

Steps to Follow for Self-Forgiveness

Benefits of Self-Forgiveness

Chapter 7: Step 7 – Get Rid of Perfectionist Tendencies

Lower Your Bar of Perfection

Break Your Tasks Down

Keep track of Time

Surround Yourself with Positivity

Saying ‘No’ Is Important

Reward Yourself

Conclusion

Book 2: How to Be Productive

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Step One - Create a Strategy

Ask Why

Know Yourself

Commit to Change

Chapter 2: Step 2 - Establish and Maintain Productive Habits

Look at Your Current Habits

Foster Long-Lasting Habits

Ask Why

Chapter 3: Step 3 - Utilize Productivity Apps

Recommended Applications and Software

Improve What You Already Have

Chapter 4: Step 4 - Maintain a Clean Workspace

The Positive Effects of a Clean Workspace

Make Time to Clean

How to Make Cleaning a Habit

Be Comfortable

Work Ergonomically

Chapter 5: Step 5 - Keep Yourself Accountable

Go Public

Have A Personal Mission Statement

Work with a Partner

Delay Your Gratification

Break Down Your Goals

Know How to Reward Yourself

Chapter 6: Step 6 - Maintain Personal Productivity

Start Every Day Right

Separate Family Time

Take Meaningful Breaks

Practice Daily Gratitude

Seek Inspiration

Communicate

Chapter 7: Step 7 - Take Immediate Action

Don’t Wait

Give Yourself Permission

Work, Even When You Don’t Want To

Conclusion

Book 3: How to Stay Focused

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Step 1 – Avoid Distraction

Always Keep Your Goals in Mind

Reduce Chaos

Try Going Offline

Visualize Yourself Working

Check Your Internal Distractions

Chapter 2: Step 2 – Focus on One Thing at a Time

It Frees Your Mind

Pursue One Big Goal

Helps You Tackle Fear

A Simpler Life

Generate More Value

Chapter 3: Step 3 – Practice Mindfulness

Slow Down

Engage in Short Breathing Exercises

The Body Scan Technique

Label Your Emotions

Practice Gratitude

Chapter 4: Step 4 – Take Short Breaks from Time to Time

Benefits of Taking Breaks

How to Take a ‘Good’ Break?

Chapter 5: Step 5 – Build Self-Discipline

Know What Your Weaknesses Are

Eliminate Temptations

Have an Execution Plan for Your Goals

Visualize Achieving Your Goals

Start Small

Take the Help of a Mentor

Chapter 6: Step 6 – Set Micro-Goals

What Are Micro-Goals?

How to Set Micro-Goals

How Can You Make This Technique Successful?

Chapter 7: Step 7 – Get Enough Sleep

Consequences of Sleep-Deprivation

How to Get Better Sleep

Conclusion

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Introduction

Welcome to "How to Stop Procrastinating". The following chapters will discuss how you can deal with procrastination by developing some new habits. Procrastination is something that results from the decisions you take in your subconscious mind, and in order to get over it, you have to shed light on all the misinformation you have. People who procrastinate have piles of work on their desks or responsibilities that they have not dealt with until it is the last minute and they have no other choice but to start. And by the time they decide to start, it is already too late to complete the work on time which, in turn, creates stress and panic.

I have structured this guide in a step-by-step manner so that you can work your way up the ladder and beat procrastination. In the process of doing so, you will learn self-discipline and also learn several ways in which you can overcome laziness. Once you are aware of the different patterns in which you end up procrastinating, dealing with the problem will become so much easier. In this guide, I have stated clear solutions to every problem. Yes, it might seem overwhelming if you are just starting the fight against procrastination, but with every step you take, you will realize that it is not anything impossible.

Chapter 1: Step 1 – Stop Catastrophizing

Everyone has delayed a task for later at some point in their life. Some people pass off procrastination as mere laziness, but it is so much more than that. There are people who think that by procrastinating, they are avoiding distress in their life, but it is just the opposite that happens – they are creating more distress for the future. There is an increase in stress levels and performance starts to drop. But some even graver effects of procrastination are that it might affect your self-esteem leading you to criticize yourself at every point. And one of the biggest things that lead to procrastination is the habit of catastrophizing.

You must be wondering what catastrophizing is. People who catastrophize cannot handle even minor setbacks in a positive light. Instead, they immediately jump to the worst conclusions. An example should make it clearer as to what I am talking about. Let us assume that you have made some mistakes at work, which are quite minor. But you start thinking that you will be fired because of it – this is what catastrophizing is. Moreover, the process does not stop there. You think that you will lose your job because you were fired and then there will be no one to take care of your family. This pattern is endless and keeps running leading to extreme stress and a persistent feeling of worry.

Now, let us see how catastrophizing and procrastination are related to one another. When you catastrophize something, you actually start dreading what will happen. This toxic cycle of thoughts brings about stress, and that stress makes you delay your duties. For example, if you had an important task at hand that needed completion but you were catastrophizing that since you made a small mistake, the entire project is going to go down the drain. And so, you ended up procrastinating about it and kept deferring the project until the last day. But you could also have rectified your mistake and then finished the project on time. That is why in order to fight procrastination, you have to find ways of getting things done and in this chapter, I am going to explain to you how you can stop catastrophizing.

Stop Exaggerating

It is very easy for apprehension to turn into anxiety, and if you notice that happening with you, then you have to realize that you are catastrophizing. So, what you should do is think back to the time when you had first started to catastrophize. You need to find out the pattern that your mind is forcing you to follow. People often find that they made a mountain of thoughts from a molehill and exaggerated everything in the process.

So, you need to stop exaggerating and start thinking proactively. If you indeed presume that you are in the middle of a catastrophic situation, the first thing that you should do is suspend your judgment. You should not judge the situation or yourself. You also have to realize that you actually owe it to yourself to change the pattern and habit of toxic catastrophization.

Any catastrophic thinking always results from cognitive errors, the most common of which is the habit of exaggerating thinking. This exaggeration is usually always related to negative aspects of life. For example, if someone spoke to you rudely (maybe because they were having a bad day), you should not overthink and start exaggerating that the person is doing it because they have some personal issue with you. You should also not think that someone spoke rudely means that everyone automatically starts hating you. No! Similarly, if something bad has happened in one aspect of your life, you should not let that affect other aspects or think that your entire life is going through a bad phase. This type of thinking is termed as black-and-white thinking or all-or-nothing thinking and it needs to be stopped if you want to fight procrastination.

The more you exaggerate a situation, the more it will become impossible for you