Think about of all the times you've waited for the magical burst of motivation to kick in to finally do the tasks you've been putting off.
You've waited a lot, right? And the worst part is that it is never continuous. Because it isn't to solution to procrastination.
Motivation is like the weather. Some days it’s sunny, and you feel unstoppable. Some other days it’s cloudy, and you can barely get started.
Relying on it to get things done is like waiting for perfect weather before leaving the house... You’ll be stuck in the house far more often than you’d like to admit.
So if isn't the solution, what is? Systems and habits.
Here’s how you can stop waiting for motivation and start creating progress instead:
1️⃣ Simplify the task. Break it into smaller, manageable steps so it feels less overwhelming.
2️⃣ Build momentum by committing to just 5 minutes. Once you start, it’s much easier to keep going. Momentum is real and very effective.
3️⃣ Set triggers. Tie the task to something you already do. For example, “After breakfast, I’ll work on my most important task for 20 minutes.”
Or like me you can start working immediately after morning affirmations to boost your motivation and make it even easier to transition to work mode 🤩
You should not aim to feel ready. Aim to take action anyway. Aim to make even the smallest amount of progress a priority.
Once you stop depending on motivation and start building systems, procrastination becomes a lot easier to handle.
What’s one task you’ll tackle today, even if you’re not feeling motivated? Share it below! 👇