Ever wonder how to improve your intelligence at work? Some people wonder if it is even possible. It is! Check out this blog post to find out some great strategies for solving problems quickly and effectively by using more of your brain power.
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/blog/how-to-improve-intelligence-at-work/
The blog post is a sample of my book " Be Smarter, Faster & More Creative Under Pressure - How To Improve Intelligence At Work by Peter W. Murphy" which is available at Amazon.com.
How to get motivated and stay motivated. Beat procrastination and start achieving again. It is easier than you think once you discover your motivation blueprint.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Motivation On Demand
There is a good blog post about finding what inspires you at this blog:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/blog/motivation-on-demand/
The post is an extract from the book "Motivation On Demand by Peter W.Murphy" which I recently released at Amazon.com.
In particular, the post discusses the common misconception that people are lazy when in fact the problem is that they have impotent goals.
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/blog/motivation-on-demand/
The post is an extract from the book "Motivation On Demand by Peter W.Murphy" which I recently released at Amazon.com.
In particular, the post discusses the common misconception that people are lazy when in fact the problem is that they have impotent goals.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
How To Stay Focused On Your Goals
Distracted, finding it hard to concentrate and always stopping and starting. Sound like you? And of course this can negatively impact our ability to achieve our goals and play havoc with our ability to make any real progress because our minds are often elsewhere.
This is the way it is for most people because we live in the age of distraction. Text messages, phone calls, emails, FaceBook, instant messaging and on and on….
Not everyone though.
You see a special few have a secret way to stay focused even when its absolute chaos all around them. They float through life and wonder why everyone else is struggling and failing, while they just keep on winning and enjoying a full and happy life.
Copy What Highly Successful People Do
High achievers are different in one special way. They have the ability to focus and get things done even when they are bombarded by distractions and interruptions. They`re like a dog with a bone - they have a Super Focus state of mind that makes them unstoppable.
If you could focus like this and maintain deep concentration you`d become much more successful – its inevitable because you`d be very, very productive day in and day out.
The Easy Way
For me, I use the Super Focus state of mind, to get what I want. In fact I used it just before writing this message to you. It`ll help me stay focused and enjoy a productive day. And best of all its easy to do. You can do it too. Be like highly successful people and focus like never before and you`ll have more fun and zest for life.
I explain how at this new page:
http://www.peterwmurphy.com/superfocus.html
This is the way it is for most people because we live in the age of distraction. Text messages, phone calls, emails, FaceBook, instant messaging and on and on….
Not everyone though.
You see a special few have a secret way to stay focused even when its absolute chaos all around them. They float through life and wonder why everyone else is struggling and failing, while they just keep on winning and enjoying a full and happy life.
Copy What Highly Successful People Do
High achievers are different in one special way. They have the ability to focus and get things done even when they are bombarded by distractions and interruptions. They`re like a dog with a bone - they have a Super Focus state of mind that makes them unstoppable.
If you could focus like this and maintain deep concentration you`d become much more successful – its inevitable because you`d be very, very productive day in and day out.
The Easy Way
For me, I use the Super Focus state of mind, to get what I want. In fact I used it just before writing this message to you. It`ll help me stay focused and enjoy a productive day. And best of all its easy to do. You can do it too. Be like highly successful people and focus like never before and you`ll have more fun and zest for life.
I explain how at this new page:
http://www.peterwmurphy.com/superfocus.html
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Lazy But Highly Successful
Of all my friends Josh is easily the laziest. When I visit his family I know where I`ll find him. Half asleep staring at a giant TV screen.
If I ever suggest we walk around town he`ll look at me as if I`m crazy before grabbing the car key. As you can guess, Josh tends to be a little overweight. But that doesn`t bother him. Few things do.
How is it then that a few years ago Josh put $1.5 million into his bank account in little over 12 months? How can someone so lazy and carefree get anything done?
Josh knows something few people understand. He knows how to run his brain and make things happen. And he turns on this powerful self-motivation only when he wants to.
The rest of the time Josh is perfectly happy to relax with friends and family and enjoy his life. And that`s how he can be highly successful, in charge of his life but avoid the high stress burnout most overachievers suffer from.
What Has This Got To Do With You?
If you are like me, you want to be in control of your life. And that means turning on the inspiration and drive to get ahead when you choose. And the rest of the time it means relaxing and having fun.
This is the smart way to live. And you can start living like this day once you know your personal motivation blueprint - the specific way of thinking that works for you.
Thousands and thousands of people around the world have learned how easy this is. It really isn`t that difficult, it just seems so until someone shows you how. Then its like childs play its so easy.
Josh was lazy and very average until he learned his personal motivation blueprint. Now he is in charge. Now he can be at his very best whenever he decides to be and he can flip the switch in a matter of seconds.
You can do the same. Put an end to waiting and hoping inspiration arrives when you need it. Look at your track record to date. Has waiting for inspiration worked?
If you are surrounded by less capable people who are doing much better than you then you know self-motivation is the missing link.
Josh became very successful and he did it very quickly. I describe at my site how I did the same and how you can copy my simple step by step motivation system. You can read all about it right here:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
If I ever suggest we walk around town he`ll look at me as if I`m crazy before grabbing the car key. As you can guess, Josh tends to be a little overweight. But that doesn`t bother him. Few things do.
How is it then that a few years ago Josh put $1.5 million into his bank account in little over 12 months? How can someone so lazy and carefree get anything done?
Josh knows something few people understand. He knows how to run his brain and make things happen. And he turns on this powerful self-motivation only when he wants to.
The rest of the time Josh is perfectly happy to relax with friends and family and enjoy his life. And that`s how he can be highly successful, in charge of his life but avoid the high stress burnout most overachievers suffer from.
What Has This Got To Do With You?
If you are like me, you want to be in control of your life. And that means turning on the inspiration and drive to get ahead when you choose. And the rest of the time it means relaxing and having fun.
This is the smart way to live. And you can start living like this day once you know your personal motivation blueprint - the specific way of thinking that works for you.
Thousands and thousands of people around the world have learned how easy this is. It really isn`t that difficult, it just seems so until someone shows you how. Then its like childs play its so easy.
Josh was lazy and very average until he learned his personal motivation blueprint. Now he is in charge. Now he can be at his very best whenever he decides to be and he can flip the switch in a matter of seconds.
You can do the same. Put an end to waiting and hoping inspiration arrives when you need it. Look at your track record to date. Has waiting for inspiration worked?
If you are surrounded by less capable people who are doing much better than you then you know self-motivation is the missing link.
Josh became very successful and he did it very quickly. I describe at my site how I did the same and how you can copy my simple step by step motivation system. You can read all about it right here:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
How To Get Motivated And Stay Motivated All Day Long
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Thursday, December 01, 2005
How To Be Motivated To Create The Life Of Your Dreams
WARNING -- THIS ARTICLE IS FOR OPEN MINDED READERS ONLY
When it comes to motivating yourself to be a better person,
to do better at work or to create a happier family life you
need to understand the importance of taking control of your
self-talk. You really need to know how to motivate yourself
through thick and thin.
Do you ever pay attention to the thoughts inside your mind?
And more importantly do you ever notice the way in which
you talk to yourself?
Here are three tips you can use right away to motivate
yourself: find out how to be motivated in seconds:
1 Talk To Yourself The Way You Talk To Someone You Love
Be honest!
Is it true you sometimes insult yourself, curse yourself
and say horrible things about your abilities? If you spoke
like this regularly to the people you care about they would
leave and never talk to you again.
There is no excuse for treating yourself so badly. Talk to
yourself the way you would talk to someone you deeply love.
Be respectful, patient and understanding. Be slow to anger,
quick to praise and grateful for the opportunity to listen.
Be on your best behavior when you talk to yourself and you
will find that you treat other people better as well. This
in turn will cause people to respond more positively to
whatever you say. These very people will be more inclined
to help you get what you want.
2 Pump Up The Volume
Very often we go through our day with an internal dialogue
buzzing away in the background. We mutter to ourselves
about what we need to do without feeling particularly
inspired to do anything other than what we have to do. This
is not an effective strategy for self-motivation!
What you need to do instead is to turn up the volume,
inject some passion into your words and talk to yourself
with enthusiasm. You would not have much luck motivating
someone else to take action without putting some energy
into your words. You need to do the same to motivate
yourself. You must know how to be motivated at a moments
notice!
The next time you want to motivate yourself to do something
- talk to yourself the same way you would if someone was
standing before you waiting to be inspired. Speak loudly
with passion and excitement either aloud or to yourself
inside your head. The more energy you put into it the
easier it will be to light the fire inside you that sparks
you into action.
3 Know How To Feel Good When You Are Having A Tough Day
No matter how focused, positive and hard working you are
there will still be days when nothing seems to go your way.
It is on days like this that you must take charge of your
brain and take control of your self talk.
You need a back catalogue of memories you can replay to
make yourself feel good. Music does it for me. I have so
many songs I love to hear that I just pick one out and
listen to it in my mind. In a moment I can listen to sounds
that make me feel fantastic simply by choosing to.
For best results imagine you have a volume control with
bass and treble. Make the music sound rich, loud and
resonant. This is the secret to knowing how to be motivated
in a way that works for you.
A friend of mine has such a great memory that he will
listen to an entire CD in his mind. How about that for a
quick and easy way to feel good whenever you are having a
tough day?
One final way to use this tip...
Replay happy memories of people telling you how much they
value and appreciate you. Hear them saying what a
difference you are making and soak up those wonderful
feelings of appreciation.
Your motivation will soar and getting more done each day
will just get easier and easier with eager people lining up
to help you.
It really is your choice as to how you run your brain.
Choose to feel great and your communication with yourself
and the outside world will become remarkable.
And do bear in mind the alternative is bleak ...
2005 is almost over. If you let things slide like you did
last year we will be having the same conversation in 12
months time.
How much will that hurt?
All you need to do is unlock your personal motivation style
- the step by step formula that works best for you and your
lifestyle.
Do that and 2006 will be the year you took control of your
life and felt secure and at peace like never before.
Now imagine how good you will feel about yourself. Follow
my step by step motivation system and you will enjoy a
renewed vitality for life...
I explain the five steps to finding the best way to ensure
lasting self-motivation in my course.
Click here to test it now:
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All the best,
Peter Murphy
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
released his 5 Step Motivation System. A very powerful
step-by-step approach that reveals how you can crush
procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.
Now take a moment to reserve your 365 day trial by clicking
here:
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Wednesday, October 26, 2005
The Inner Winner Secret
by Peter Murphy
You are capable of much more than you are currently
demonstrating in your life. Deep down you know that.
The challenge is knowing how to activate your inner winner
- that part of you that is destined for greatness. What you
need is a simple yet practical way to draw out your
capacity for inspired action, your ability to be in the
flow getting things done while enjoying the moment.
Why not do what the very successful do? i.e. use the fear
of embarrassment to help you achieve your goals. I know
this sounds unusual. Bear with me a moment.
Here´s how it works....
1. Choose a critical task
Pick something you really need to get done but are avoiding.
This can be in your career or personal life. Just be sure
to select a task you care about completing. It´s best if
the pressure is already building!
2. Tell a trusted friend what you will achieve
The key is to tell someone whose respect and approval you
don´t want to lose. By setting things up in this way
winning their continued approval becomes more urgent and
important to you than the task itself.
If you choose the kind of person who will never let you
forget your failure to follow through you will have found
the emotional pressure to get into action immediately.
3. Hold in mind the potential for embarrassment
While working on the task hold in mind the embarrassment
you will feel if you don´t complete it. Imagine how
disappointed your friend will be. Think about how that
person will be surprised and let down to see you fail.
This emotional need to avoid disapproval will give you the
incentive you need to move ahead and complete the task.
Before you know it you will have an unstoppable resolve to
complete the task and report your success to your friend.
The potential for embarrassment and the desire for praise
will focus your attention on what needs to be done. What
was once a task that could be put off or even forgotten
quickly become a matter of intense urgency.
Although we might like to think otherwise we are emotional
creatures. Using logic doesn´t always work when it comes to
motivating ourselves and reasoning is never going to light
the fire in your belly.
If you have been trying to reason your way to a state of
lasting motivation you already know that it is not a
solution to the problem.
What you need to do is take charge of those feelings that
stop you from getting ahead such as lethargy, indifference,
apathy and even fear.
Imagine what your day would be like without those limiting
feelings. Imagine how much energy you´d have and how
inspired and excited you´d feel about diving into the day
ahead.
Again, logic won´t get you to a state of lasting motivation
- you need a step by step proven system. And for people
like you who are open to learning a new and better way I
have a solution that works.
But it is not for everyone.
If you are of at least average intelligence and can follow
simple instructions I can share my secrets with you. Even
better, you can test the system for yourself when you click
here:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Your Friend,
Peter Murphy
P.S. Forget using reason to get motivated, harness the
power of both negative and positive emotions and you´ll
rediscover your passion for life.
If you´ve had enough of dragging yourself through the day
it´s time to get back on the fast track. Test my step by
step motivation system for 365 days - click here now:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
You are capable of much more than you are currently
demonstrating in your life. Deep down you know that.
The challenge is knowing how to activate your inner winner
- that part of you that is destined for greatness. What you
need is a simple yet practical way to draw out your
capacity for inspired action, your ability to be in the
flow getting things done while enjoying the moment.
Why not do what the very successful do? i.e. use the fear
of embarrassment to help you achieve your goals. I know
this sounds unusual. Bear with me a moment.
Here´s how it works....
1. Choose a critical task
Pick something you really need to get done but are avoiding.
This can be in your career or personal life. Just be sure
to select a task you care about completing. It´s best if
the pressure is already building!
2. Tell a trusted friend what you will achieve
The key is to tell someone whose respect and approval you
don´t want to lose. By setting things up in this way
winning their continued approval becomes more urgent and
important to you than the task itself.
If you choose the kind of person who will never let you
forget your failure to follow through you will have found
the emotional pressure to get into action immediately.
3. Hold in mind the potential for embarrassment
While working on the task hold in mind the embarrassment
you will feel if you don´t complete it. Imagine how
disappointed your friend will be. Think about how that
person will be surprised and let down to see you fail.
This emotional need to avoid disapproval will give you the
incentive you need to move ahead and complete the task.
Before you know it you will have an unstoppable resolve to
complete the task and report your success to your friend.
The potential for embarrassment and the desire for praise
will focus your attention on what needs to be done. What
was once a task that could be put off or even forgotten
quickly become a matter of intense urgency.
Although we might like to think otherwise we are emotional
creatures. Using logic doesn´t always work when it comes to
motivating ourselves and reasoning is never going to light
the fire in your belly.
If you have been trying to reason your way to a state of
lasting motivation you already know that it is not a
solution to the problem.
What you need to do is take charge of those feelings that
stop you from getting ahead such as lethargy, indifference,
apathy and even fear.
Imagine what your day would be like without those limiting
feelings. Imagine how much energy you´d have and how
inspired and excited you´d feel about diving into the day
ahead.
Again, logic won´t get you to a state of lasting motivation
- you need a step by step proven system. And for people
like you who are open to learning a new and better way I
have a solution that works.
But it is not for everyone.
If you are of at least average intelligence and can follow
simple instructions I can share my secrets with you. Even
better, you can test the system for yourself when you click
here:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Your Friend,
Peter Murphy
P.S. Forget using reason to get motivated, harness the
power of both negative and positive emotions and you´ll
rediscover your passion for life.
If you´ve had enough of dragging yourself through the day
it´s time to get back on the fast track. Test my step by
step motivation system for 365 days - click here now:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
The Biggest Motivation Mistake You Make
Look at the winners in life and ask yourself: what are they
doing so differently to everyone else? What is their secret?
The secret is staring you in the face. And as soon as you
recognize how blindingly obvious it is you are all set to
join the winners.
The winners circle is populated by men and women who have
control over their negative emotions. Unlike the general
population they don´t view rejection, frustration or
laziness as reasons to stop.
High achievers use negative emotions as feedback i.e. what
I am doing is not working so I need to find a better way.
This attitude transforms problems into opportunities and
lets you live in a world of wonderful possibilities.
You can do the same!
Do not expect negative emotions to go away. You will never
get rid of so called negative emotions so view them in a
different light and start using them to get ahead. This is
what highly successful people do. Why not join them?
The key is to view frustrations as signals to try a
different approach. Clearly, you only get frustrated when
your current approach is not working. And if you keep doing
what does not work you will only become more stressed and
overwhelmed.
Imagine what your life could be life if rejection didn´t
bother you. What would it be like if procrastination was
just another way to get ahead? Procrastination is simply a
signal you need to pay attention to.
Sometimes procrastination means you need time out but a lot
of the time it means - change your working style. Without
realizing it you may have set your life up in a way that
stops you from being a winner.
Many people put themselves under extreme pressure to do
things they don´t want to do, then fail and then beat
themselves up for falling short again. Life quickly becomes
a series of obstacles you avoid and dread. Does this sound
like you?
If instead you´d like to be a winner again all you need to
do is learn how winners stay motivated. Do exactly what
they do and you´ll take your place in the winners circle.
What do you need to know to become a winner again?
It´s simple really. You must develop the ability to see how
you put off doing what really matters and change this
program to your own personal motivation blueprint - the
motivation style that is right for you.
When you do this you´ll become an achiever again and get
much more done with far greater ease and enjoyment. You´ll
regain control of your life and start to see a very bright
light at the end of the tunnel you were stuck in.
Now, there is a hard way and an easy way to get back on
track. The difficult way could take years and a lot of
effort with no guarantee of success as you attempt to
analyze how you stop yourself from being a winner.
The easy way is to use my step by step system. All the hard
work has been done for you. As long as you are of at least
average intelligence and you follow through you will
quickly rediscover your sense of self motivation and
purpose.
Click here now and test my system today:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Have Fun,
Peter Murphy
P.S. Here´s what one person had to say after using my
motivation system....
"Peter, you've got a way of showing simply, exactly and
directly how real people can get the results they've been
wanting for so long --- and get 'em now.
No more long waits for the changes we want, and no more
dependence on the gurus. Finally, true Do-It-Yourself comes
to Self-Help! Brilliantly done." -- Charles Burke
To take your place in the winners circle click here now:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
doing so differently to everyone else? What is their secret?
The secret is staring you in the face. And as soon as you
recognize how blindingly obvious it is you are all set to
join the winners.
The winners circle is populated by men and women who have
control over their negative emotions. Unlike the general
population they don´t view rejection, frustration or
laziness as reasons to stop.
High achievers use negative emotions as feedback i.e. what
I am doing is not working so I need to find a better way.
This attitude transforms problems into opportunities and
lets you live in a world of wonderful possibilities.
You can do the same!
Do not expect negative emotions to go away. You will never
get rid of so called negative emotions so view them in a
different light and start using them to get ahead. This is
what highly successful people do. Why not join them?
The key is to view frustrations as signals to try a
different approach. Clearly, you only get frustrated when
your current approach is not working. And if you keep doing
what does not work you will only become more stressed and
overwhelmed.
Imagine what your life could be life if rejection didn´t
bother you. What would it be like if procrastination was
just another way to get ahead? Procrastination is simply a
signal you need to pay attention to.
Sometimes procrastination means you need time out but a lot
of the time it means - change your working style. Without
realizing it you may have set your life up in a way that
stops you from being a winner.
Many people put themselves under extreme pressure to do
things they don´t want to do, then fail and then beat
themselves up for falling short again. Life quickly becomes
a series of obstacles you avoid and dread. Does this sound
like you?
If instead you´d like to be a winner again all you need to
do is learn how winners stay motivated. Do exactly what
they do and you´ll take your place in the winners circle.
What do you need to know to become a winner again?
It´s simple really. You must develop the ability to see how
you put off doing what really matters and change this
program to your own personal motivation blueprint - the
motivation style that is right for you.
When you do this you´ll become an achiever again and get
much more done with far greater ease and enjoyment. You´ll
regain control of your life and start to see a very bright
light at the end of the tunnel you were stuck in.
Now, there is a hard way and an easy way to get back on
track. The difficult way could take years and a lot of
effort with no guarantee of success as you attempt to
analyze how you stop yourself from being a winner.
The easy way is to use my step by step system. All the hard
work has been done for you. As long as you are of at least
average intelligence and you follow through you will
quickly rediscover your sense of self motivation and
purpose.
Click here now and test my system today:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Have Fun,
Peter Murphy
P.S. Here´s what one person had to say after using my
motivation system....
"Peter, you've got a way of showing simply, exactly and
directly how real people can get the results they've been
wanting for so long --- and get 'em now.
No more long waits for the changes we want, and no more
dependence on the gurus. Finally, true Do-It-Yourself comes
to Self-Help! Brilliantly done." -- Charles Burke
To take your place in the winners circle click here now:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Read An Article On Self Motivation
Want to read an article on self motivation? This blog is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants an article on self motivation.
Use the article menu on the right hand side of this site to select articles on motivation - practical tips you can apply right away.
Sometimes you don´t need more theories, long explanations or long winded ideas. All you need is an article on self motivation that gets straight to the point. That is what you´ll find at this site.
Getting motivated is all about unlocking your personal motivation style - find the combination that works best for you. A little adjustment to what you are already doing can much a huge difference to you. Take time to read articles on motivation and you´ll notice important changes in how you think and feel.
As these new distinctions sink in you´ll develop a lasting motivation based on an approach that works for you in your busy life.
Start today with an article on self motivation from the selection on the right hand side of the site.
Use the article menu on the right hand side of this site to select articles on motivation - practical tips you can apply right away.
Sometimes you don´t need more theories, long explanations or long winded ideas. All you need is an article on self motivation that gets straight to the point. That is what you´ll find at this site.
Getting motivated is all about unlocking your personal motivation style - find the combination that works best for you. A little adjustment to what you are already doing can much a huge difference to you. Take time to read articles on motivation and you´ll notice important changes in how you think and feel.
As these new distinctions sink in you´ll develop a lasting motivation based on an approach that works for you in your busy life.
Start today with an article on self motivation from the selection on the right hand side of the site.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
How Self-Made Millionaires Overcome Procrastination
Do you want to know how the super successful overcome
procrastination?
One fascinating hallmark of all highly motivated
millionaires is their strongly held conviction that they
will succeed. They do whatever it takes despite any
challenges that crop up.
How do they overcome procrastination? People who are
inspired by their dreams believe with certainty they will
achieve their goals even if they do not know how all the
details will work out.
This sense of certainty is due in part to their empowering
belief system and also to the way they represent their
goals to themselves inside their minds.
Have you ever got excited about your goals and then slowly
over time lost your enthusiasm? Most people do. The
difference is that the winners in life are able to relight
that passion and desire to keep on going until they get
what they want.
What are these rich and successful people doing differently
to everyone else? They know how to build an internal state
of certainty that they will succeed despite any short-term
challenges. This overcomes procrastination.
You can have this same sense of certainty by visualizing
your top five goals as already achieved at least once a
day. Picture your goals as already achieved and enjoy the
feelings of satisfaction. Hear people complimenting you on
your success and really soak up the feelings of success.
Make the pictures, sounds and feelings as lifelike as
possible. Keep going until you feel with certainty that you
will achieve this goal -- as sure as the sun will rise in
the morning!
If the success of the goal seems uncertain play with the
picture in your mind until it does feel certain. Compare
how you picture, hear and see your goal with your
expectation that the sun will rise tomorrow.
Making the picture bigger, closer, brighter and more
colorful usually helps to make it seem more realistic.
When you do this each day you are telling your unconscious
mind to keep searching for ways to achieve your goal and
you will consistently be motivated. You will also find that
your intuition guides you and presents you with ideas that
will help you to move ahead.
It used to bother me picturing my goals as already achieved
to the point of certainty... I feared that it would make me
lazy since my brain would believe the goal would just turn
up.
And I used to think if I thought of the goal as certain I
would be fooling myself into believing I would achieve it
despite immediate evidence to the contrary.
However the opposite is true. That sense of certainty
propels you forward to create what you are imagining. Plus
when you are off target it stands out a mile because your
results are so inconsistent with your expectations.
You are then compelled to get back on track. Like an artist
expressing himself with paints you can become an artist
creating your goals in the world around you from the
inspiration inside your mind.
You will never have a 100% guarantee that you will succeed
however the more certain you feel about your future the
more energy you will invest in achieving your goals. And
the corresponding actions you take will naturally improve
your chances of success.
A number of years ago I saw Donald Trump getting
interviewed on TV. I paid close attention to the way he
communicated as well as to what he said.
He positively exuded certainty when he spoke about his next
big development. Every fiber of his being proclaimed that
the new venture would be a huge success.
Trump exudes certainty and this success aura attracts
investors and encourages other people to believe in his
vision. You can be sure that when he pictures his goals he
does so with certainty.
Start small if you like and as your confidence grows build
up to bigger goals. Remember to make this a daily habit and
you will be able to keep on going even at times when you
face setbacks.
Now...
When you align the certainty principle with your desires,
beliefs and expectations you will become unstoppable. I
cover this in step 1 in my book at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Of course, to really have success with this key principle
you need to make sure you set goals correctly and most
people think they know how but then don´t do it properly. I
show you how the best way to set goals that work for you in
step 2 of my 5 Step Motivation System.
Click here now for full details:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Have Fun,
Peter Murphy
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. His 5 Step
Motivation System reveals how you can crush procrastination
and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now for your 365 day
test drive at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
P.S. Why not take the 365 day trial of my step-by-step
motivation system. And take 10 minutes a day to use The
Motivation Accelerator Process on page 79.
Give yourself 10 minutes each day to improve the quality of
your life. Do this and you will be stunned by your
sustained motivation and renewed zest for life.
Go here now to reserve your 365 day trial:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
procrastination?
One fascinating hallmark of all highly motivated
millionaires is their strongly held conviction that they
will succeed. They do whatever it takes despite any
challenges that crop up.
How do they overcome procrastination? People who are
inspired by their dreams believe with certainty they will
achieve their goals even if they do not know how all the
details will work out.
This sense of certainty is due in part to their empowering
belief system and also to the way they represent their
goals to themselves inside their minds.
Have you ever got excited about your goals and then slowly
over time lost your enthusiasm? Most people do. The
difference is that the winners in life are able to relight
that passion and desire to keep on going until they get
what they want.
What are these rich and successful people doing differently
to everyone else? They know how to build an internal state
of certainty that they will succeed despite any short-term
challenges. This overcomes procrastination.
You can have this same sense of certainty by visualizing
your top five goals as already achieved at least once a
day. Picture your goals as already achieved and enjoy the
feelings of satisfaction. Hear people complimenting you on
your success and really soak up the feelings of success.
Make the pictures, sounds and feelings as lifelike as
possible. Keep going until you feel with certainty that you
will achieve this goal -- as sure as the sun will rise in
the morning!
If the success of the goal seems uncertain play with the
picture in your mind until it does feel certain. Compare
how you picture, hear and see your goal with your
expectation that the sun will rise tomorrow.
Making the picture bigger, closer, brighter and more
colorful usually helps to make it seem more realistic.
When you do this each day you are telling your unconscious
mind to keep searching for ways to achieve your goal and
you will consistently be motivated. You will also find that
your intuition guides you and presents you with ideas that
will help you to move ahead.
It used to bother me picturing my goals as already achieved
to the point of certainty... I feared that it would make me
lazy since my brain would believe the goal would just turn
up.
And I used to think if I thought of the goal as certain I
would be fooling myself into believing I would achieve it
despite immediate evidence to the contrary.
However the opposite is true. That sense of certainty
propels you forward to create what you are imagining. Plus
when you are off target it stands out a mile because your
results are so inconsistent with your expectations.
You are then compelled to get back on track. Like an artist
expressing himself with paints you can become an artist
creating your goals in the world around you from the
inspiration inside your mind.
You will never have a 100% guarantee that you will succeed
however the more certain you feel about your future the
more energy you will invest in achieving your goals. And
the corresponding actions you take will naturally improve
your chances of success.
A number of years ago I saw Donald Trump getting
interviewed on TV. I paid close attention to the way he
communicated as well as to what he said.
He positively exuded certainty when he spoke about his next
big development. Every fiber of his being proclaimed that
the new venture would be a huge success.
Trump exudes certainty and this success aura attracts
investors and encourages other people to believe in his
vision. You can be sure that when he pictures his goals he
does so with certainty.
Start small if you like and as your confidence grows build
up to bigger goals. Remember to make this a daily habit and
you will be able to keep on going even at times when you
face setbacks.
Now...
When you align the certainty principle with your desires,
beliefs and expectations you will become unstoppable. I
cover this in step 1 in my book at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Of course, to really have success with this key principle
you need to make sure you set goals correctly and most
people think they know how but then don´t do it properly. I
show you how the best way to set goals that work for you in
step 2 of my 5 Step Motivation System.
Click here now for full details:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Have Fun,
Peter Murphy
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. His 5 Step
Motivation System reveals how you can crush procrastination
and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now for your 365 day
test drive at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
P.S. Why not take the 365 day trial of my step-by-step
motivation system. And take 10 minutes a day to use The
Motivation Accelerator Process on page 79.
Give yourself 10 minutes each day to improve the quality of
your life. Do this and you will be stunned by your
sustained motivation and renewed zest for life.
Go here now to reserve your 365 day trial:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
3 Reasons Why Goal Setting Never Works For You
by Peter Murphy
Although goal setting is fundamental to achieving greater
success and happiness, most people make the same goal
setting mistakes.
Here are the three mistakes that can prevent you from
having the success and happiness you deserve:
1. Setting goals that do not inspire you
This is the biggest mistake I see people making. Instead of
setting a goal to live in their dream home they instead aim
a little lower and hope to pay the rent on time next month.
This is a mistake because paying bills will never inspire
you to get up early and stay up late. Getting by does not
require you to be all you can be and in fact it tires you
and leaves you feeling exhausted at the end of each day.
2. Trying to use money as a motivator
A related mistake is focusing on money. It´s hard to get
excited about numbers on a financial statement. Your
intelligence will not let you work harder for the sake of
improving a list of numbers.
People who get a lot done rarely work just for the money.
They have inspiring reasons to improve their lives and they
use money as a tool to get things done and to get what they
want. Money itself is not the ultimate goal.
3. Avoiding regular progress reviews
The vast majority of people set goals once a year in
January, forget about them and repeat the process 12 months
later. This is a recipe for failure.
Unless you review your goals and measure your progress or
lack of it there is no way you can correct a lack of action
or identify actions that are taking you further from your
goals.
The failure to plan leads to poor results while the failure
to track your progress leads to frustration and the false
hope that your dreams will come true.
What is the solution?
1. Set bigger goals that excite you, goals that you can
see, hear and touch in your mind´s eye. Then, imagine these
goals as real. This makes it much easier to hold in mind
what you want and to make your dreams come true.
2. Aim to get things that exist in the world and to enjoy
time with people you care about - use money as a
facilitator that enables you to make these goals happen.
Keep your attention on the ultimate end results and staying
motivated become much easier. e.g. a beautiful home and
happy family rather than a million bucks in the bank.
3. Finally, on a weekly and monthly basis track your
progress against your most important goals. Unless you
measure and assess your effectiveness you have no
opportunity to adjust your approach when you are off track.
Objectively notice what you are doing well and what you are
neglecting. Then make improvements to your approach as
required.
Now, stop using goal setting the wrong way and start
enjoying more success with these three powerful solutions
to the most common goal setting mistakes.
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm
Although goal setting is fundamental to achieving greater
success and happiness, most people make the same goal
setting mistakes.
Here are the three mistakes that can prevent you from
having the success and happiness you deserve:
1. Setting goals that do not inspire you
This is the biggest mistake I see people making. Instead of
setting a goal to live in their dream home they instead aim
a little lower and hope to pay the rent on time next month.
This is a mistake because paying bills will never inspire
you to get up early and stay up late. Getting by does not
require you to be all you can be and in fact it tires you
and leaves you feeling exhausted at the end of each day.
2. Trying to use money as a motivator
A related mistake is focusing on money. It´s hard to get
excited about numbers on a financial statement. Your
intelligence will not let you work harder for the sake of
improving a list of numbers.
People who get a lot done rarely work just for the money.
They have inspiring reasons to improve their lives and they
use money as a tool to get things done and to get what they
want. Money itself is not the ultimate goal.
3. Avoiding regular progress reviews
The vast majority of people set goals once a year in
January, forget about them and repeat the process 12 months
later. This is a recipe for failure.
Unless you review your goals and measure your progress or
lack of it there is no way you can correct a lack of action
or identify actions that are taking you further from your
goals.
The failure to plan leads to poor results while the failure
to track your progress leads to frustration and the false
hope that your dreams will come true.
What is the solution?
1. Set bigger goals that excite you, goals that you can
see, hear and touch in your mind´s eye. Then, imagine these
goals as real. This makes it much easier to hold in mind
what you want and to make your dreams come true.
2. Aim to get things that exist in the world and to enjoy
time with people you care about - use money as a
facilitator that enables you to make these goals happen.
Keep your attention on the ultimate end results and staying
motivated become much easier. e.g. a beautiful home and
happy family rather than a million bucks in the bank.
3. Finally, on a weekly and monthly basis track your
progress against your most important goals. Unless you
measure and assess your effectiveness you have no
opportunity to adjust your approach when you are off track.
Objectively notice what you are doing well and what you are
neglecting. Then make improvements to your approach as
required.
Now, stop using goal setting the wrong way and start
enjoying more success with these three powerful solutions
to the most common goal setting mistakes.
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm
Thursday, June 09, 2005
How The Donald Stays Motivated
How Does Donald Trump Stay Motivated?
Even highly successful people need to keep an eye on
self-motivation. When thousands of people are looking to
you for leadership, guidance and inspiration you cannot
say: "I don´t feel up to it today".
Even Donald Trump, successful and driven as he is, has
moments when he needs to pause, refocus and consciously get
motivated.
In his best selling book, How to Get Rich, Donald Trump
revealed a clever way to stay motivated. And it won´t cost
you a billion dollars to use this motivation strategy.
Trump describes in his book how he sometimes reviews
previous successes. This is a great way he can inspire
himself to achieve even more.
How does he actually do this?
He keeps a box in his office crammed with newspaper
clippings and letters that serve as reminders of his
success to date. He can sift through the contents of the
box and relive those special moments from his past.
By reading newspaper and magazine articles about his
achievements he can quickly and easily motivate himself to
achieve even bigger goals.
And by re-reading letters from people he respects he can
once again enjoy their endorsement of what he does and what
he has achieved.
This simple act of reviewing previous successes is a
powerful way to shift how you think and feel - to renew
your sense of what is possible and to get you into inspired
action.
The more you condition your mind to focus on what you are
capable of - the more of your abilities you can tap into.
And when you activate more of your potential you will
succeed much more often.
How can you apply this motivation secret today?
1. Surround your work area with evidence of your previous
successes. Place certificates, awards and photos in a
prominent location. Don´t leave them gathering dust in a
drawer.
2. Keep letters and newspaper clippings that highlight your
achievements. e.g. customer testimonials, trade magazine
articles about new developments you are involved in, notes
of promotions or bonuses you have earned.
3. Review your previous successes on a regular basis. When
you do so you will be conditioning your mind to expect and
create even more success in the future.
As you begin to remind yourself of what you are capable of
you will naturally start to demand more of yourself and
you´ll feel inspired to achieve greater results.
Your motivation will soar and each little success will
build on the previous success to create an unstoppable
motivation that transforms the quality of your life.
Although this motivation secret sounds too simple to be of
any value it really does work. After all, if Donald Trump
pays attention to it, don´t you think you could benefit
from doing the same?
Have Fun,
Peter Murphy
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
released his 5 Step Motivation System. A very powerful
step-by-step approach that reveals how you can crush
procrastination and sustain lasting motivation Reserve
your 365 day trial by clicking here now:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com
Even highly successful people need to keep an eye on
self-motivation. When thousands of people are looking to
you for leadership, guidance and inspiration you cannot
say: "I don´t feel up to it today".
Even Donald Trump, successful and driven as he is, has
moments when he needs to pause, refocus and consciously get
motivated.
In his best selling book, How to Get Rich, Donald Trump
revealed a clever way to stay motivated. And it won´t cost
you a billion dollars to use this motivation strategy.
Trump describes in his book how he sometimes reviews
previous successes. This is a great way he can inspire
himself to achieve even more.
How does he actually do this?
He keeps a box in his office crammed with newspaper
clippings and letters that serve as reminders of his
success to date. He can sift through the contents of the
box and relive those special moments from his past.
By reading newspaper and magazine articles about his
achievements he can quickly and easily motivate himself to
achieve even bigger goals.
And by re-reading letters from people he respects he can
once again enjoy their endorsement of what he does and what
he has achieved.
This simple act of reviewing previous successes is a
powerful way to shift how you think and feel - to renew
your sense of what is possible and to get you into inspired
action.
The more you condition your mind to focus on what you are
capable of - the more of your abilities you can tap into.
And when you activate more of your potential you will
succeed much more often.
How can you apply this motivation secret today?
1. Surround your work area with evidence of your previous
successes. Place certificates, awards and photos in a
prominent location. Don´t leave them gathering dust in a
drawer.
2. Keep letters and newspaper clippings that highlight your
achievements. e.g. customer testimonials, trade magazine
articles about new developments you are involved in, notes
of promotions or bonuses you have earned.
3. Review your previous successes on a regular basis. When
you do so you will be conditioning your mind to expect and
create even more success in the future.
As you begin to remind yourself of what you are capable of
you will naturally start to demand more of yourself and
you´ll feel inspired to achieve greater results.
Your motivation will soar and each little success will
build on the previous success to create an unstoppable
motivation that transforms the quality of your life.
Although this motivation secret sounds too simple to be of
any value it really does work. After all, if Donald Trump
pays attention to it, don´t you think you could benefit
from doing the same?
Have Fun,
Peter Murphy
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
released his 5 Step Motivation System. A very powerful
step-by-step approach that reveals how you can crush
procrastination and sustain lasting motivation Reserve
your 365 day trial by clicking here now:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
More Success By Stopping Procrastinaion
Stopping procrastination can be extremely hard for some
individuals. With some simple planning and organization you
can be better equipped in stopping procrastination and have
the time to get a lot more done during your day.
The following are some simple ways you can start stopping
procrastination in its tracks.
1. Setting priorities for what you need to get done during
the day is an excellent start in stopping procrastination.
What are the most important things to get done for the day?
By prioritizing your to do list you will not be overloading
yourself with to many things to get done in a day.
2. Writing things down, making lists, and leaving reminders
around the house for you to see can be a huge help in
stopping procrastination.
This can be accomplished by purchasing a day planner to
write appointments and project deadlines in, you can also
do the same on the calendars in your home.
Post it Notes are another option for keeping track of
things. It will be hard to procrastinate when there are
constant reminders around your home of tasks that need to
be completed.
3. A timer is a wonderful weapon in the fight to end
procrastination. This could be an egg timer or the timer on
your watch or stove. Set your timer for fifteen minutes at
a time a work quickly to complete a task.
It could be cleaning the bathroom, folding and putting away
a load of laundry, or paying a few bills. You could also
find a friend to be cleaning buddies with you.
Work for fifteen minutes then take a small break and call
each other to see how much each of you has accomplished. It
will make cleaning fun and you can keep each other in check
so you both complete everything that needs to be done
around the house.
This will break down your work into smaller sections making
it progress a lot faster for you. If you are able to access
the internet regularly there are many websites geared
toward this method of organizing and completing projects.
4. Set you alarm clock so you wake up an hour or so before
you need to start getting ready to begin your day. Use this
time to prepare that evening’s dinner to cook in your crock
pot, clean the bathroom or straighten up your entry way.
5. Getting rid of the clutter and organizing your home is
an excellent way to stop procrastination. If your home is
clear of things you don’t really need and you are organized
it will be much easier to clear and will also free you to
be working on other things.
6. Another thing you can do to in an effort to stop
procrastination is reward yourself for tasks completed. It
will be make things a lot more enjoyable to do if you know
there is something special waiting for you when you finish.
7. You also need to allow time for relaxation. You need to
try and have an even balance of things you need to do and
things you want to do.
By implementing any of the items mentioned above you will
be well on your way to stopping procrastination in your
life.
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm
individuals. With some simple planning and organization you
can be better equipped in stopping procrastination and have
the time to get a lot more done during your day.
The following are some simple ways you can start stopping
procrastination in its tracks.
1. Setting priorities for what you need to get done during
the day is an excellent start in stopping procrastination.
What are the most important things to get done for the day?
By prioritizing your to do list you will not be overloading
yourself with to many things to get done in a day.
2. Writing things down, making lists, and leaving reminders
around the house for you to see can be a huge help in
stopping procrastination.
This can be accomplished by purchasing a day planner to
write appointments and project deadlines in, you can also
do the same on the calendars in your home.
Post it Notes are another option for keeping track of
things. It will be hard to procrastinate when there are
constant reminders around your home of tasks that need to
be completed.
3. A timer is a wonderful weapon in the fight to end
procrastination. This could be an egg timer or the timer on
your watch or stove. Set your timer for fifteen minutes at
a time a work quickly to complete a task.
It could be cleaning the bathroom, folding and putting away
a load of laundry, or paying a few bills. You could also
find a friend to be cleaning buddies with you.
Work for fifteen minutes then take a small break and call
each other to see how much each of you has accomplished. It
will make cleaning fun and you can keep each other in check
so you both complete everything that needs to be done
around the house.
This will break down your work into smaller sections making
it progress a lot faster for you. If you are able to access
the internet regularly there are many websites geared
toward this method of organizing and completing projects.
4. Set you alarm clock so you wake up an hour or so before
you need to start getting ready to begin your day. Use this
time to prepare that evening’s dinner to cook in your crock
pot, clean the bathroom or straighten up your entry way.
5. Getting rid of the clutter and organizing your home is
an excellent way to stop procrastination. If your home is
clear of things you don’t really need and you are organized
it will be much easier to clear and will also free you to
be working on other things.
6. Another thing you can do to in an effort to stop
procrastination is reward yourself for tasks completed. It
will be make things a lot more enjoyable to do if you know
there is something special waiting for you when you finish.
7. You also need to allow time for relaxation. You need to
try and have an even balance of things you need to do and
things you want to do.
By implementing any of the items mentioned above you will
be well on your way to stopping procrastination in your
life.
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
How To Procrastinate!
There are certain skills required when learning how to
procrastinate. It isn’t enough just to know how to
procrastinate, but one needs to know why and when to do it.
In this article you can find suggestions on how to
procrastinate and the reasons behind choosing this option.
Eventually, with practice this can become a skill and a
person will no longer need to know how to procrastinate but
can put their knowledge into action.
There are reasons why people procrastinate, and to know how
to procrastinate purposefully it is important to know what
the main reasons for choosing this option are:
1. Poor time management.
2. Inability to prioritise.
3. An overload of tasks (integral in deciding how to
procrastinate and choose which task to leave longest).
4. Task anxiety, will it be a success or a failure?
5. Feeling overwhelmed, bored, any kind of negative feeling.
There is an old saying, "You know you’re getting old when
it takes to much effort to procrastinate." This infers
that it requires some effort to learn how to procrastinate,
which is not necessarily always the case.
How to procrastinate is a choice of the procrastinator not
the situation, there are various methods or distractions a
person can employ to procrastinate successfully:
1. Time filling. The most important thing when learning
how to procrastinate is to replace the time that should
have been used doing one task by doing something more
appealing to the would-be procrastinator.
2. Goal completion. Knowing how to procrastinate well does
not mean time should be spent sitting doing nothing but
breathing. Having a goal with a set amount of time means a
level of procrastination can be permitted without harm to
the task.
3. Schedule clashes. Often one piece of previous
procrastination can be used as an excuse for another bout
of procrastination. A more tedious task can be supplanted
by a less tedious one that had already suffered from delay
previously.
4. Money or friends? Which comes first? In learning how
to procrastinate a person has to decide which is most
important and which can be put off for a period of time. A
friendless rich man or a broke popular person, which is
more appealing?
5. Clear thinking and justification. When deciding how to
procrastinate it is important to choose how to qualify the
procrastination, if you cannot justify it to yourself then
you are not learning how to procrastinate properly.
The dictionary definition of ‘procrastinate’ is "To put off
doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or
laziness."
When learning how to procrastinate only the former part of
that definition is true, the act does not have to be due to
‘carelessness’ or ‘laziness’.
Being able to know how to procrastinate does not have to
have negative connotations, it can mean a person is good at
time delegation and work prioritising, both important
skills in business and education.
So tips to remember:
1. Prioritise. Procrastinate with care.
2. Fill your time. Don’t waste an act of procrastination.
3. Perspective. Don’t let procrastination affect money,
friends or health if possible.
4. Keep a goal in sight. Be realistic in time management
so procrastination is possible.
5. Know how to procrastinate and feel positive about it.
Finally it is not just a skill to know how to procrastinate
but when to do it, some things just can not be left till
later or tomorrow, again this depends on circumstance and
the individual. Knowing how to procrastinate is a useful
tool in a busy world.
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm
procrastinate. It isn’t enough just to know how to
procrastinate, but one needs to know why and when to do it.
In this article you can find suggestions on how to
procrastinate and the reasons behind choosing this option.
Eventually, with practice this can become a skill and a
person will no longer need to know how to procrastinate but
can put their knowledge into action.
There are reasons why people procrastinate, and to know how
to procrastinate purposefully it is important to know what
the main reasons for choosing this option are:
1. Poor time management.
2. Inability to prioritise.
3. An overload of tasks (integral in deciding how to
procrastinate and choose which task to leave longest).
4. Task anxiety, will it be a success or a failure?
5. Feeling overwhelmed, bored, any kind of negative feeling.
There is an old saying, "You know you’re getting old when
it takes to much effort to procrastinate." This infers
that it requires some effort to learn how to procrastinate,
which is not necessarily always the case.
How to procrastinate is a choice of the procrastinator not
the situation, there are various methods or distractions a
person can employ to procrastinate successfully:
1. Time filling. The most important thing when learning
how to procrastinate is to replace the time that should
have been used doing one task by doing something more
appealing to the would-be procrastinator.
2. Goal completion. Knowing how to procrastinate well does
not mean time should be spent sitting doing nothing but
breathing. Having a goal with a set amount of time means a
level of procrastination can be permitted without harm to
the task.
3. Schedule clashes. Often one piece of previous
procrastination can be used as an excuse for another bout
of procrastination. A more tedious task can be supplanted
by a less tedious one that had already suffered from delay
previously.
4. Money or friends? Which comes first? In learning how
to procrastinate a person has to decide which is most
important and which can be put off for a period of time. A
friendless rich man or a broke popular person, which is
more appealing?
5. Clear thinking and justification. When deciding how to
procrastinate it is important to choose how to qualify the
procrastination, if you cannot justify it to yourself then
you are not learning how to procrastinate properly.
The dictionary definition of ‘procrastinate’ is "To put off
doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or
laziness."
When learning how to procrastinate only the former part of
that definition is true, the act does not have to be due to
‘carelessness’ or ‘laziness’.
Being able to know how to procrastinate does not have to
have negative connotations, it can mean a person is good at
time delegation and work prioritising, both important
skills in business and education.
So tips to remember:
1. Prioritise. Procrastinate with care.
2. Fill your time. Don’t waste an act of procrastination.
3. Perspective. Don’t let procrastination affect money,
friends or health if possible.
4. Keep a goal in sight. Be realistic in time management
so procrastination is possible.
5. Know how to procrastinate and feel positive about it.
Finally it is not just a skill to know how to procrastinate
but when to do it, some things just can not be left till
later or tomorrow, again this depends on circumstance and
the individual. Knowing how to procrastinate is a useful
tool in a busy world.
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm
Monday, May 02, 2005
Need procrastination help?
If you are a procrastinator and need procrastination help
don’t despair there is hope. With only a little work on
your part and a determined mindset you can overcome
procrastination, help yourself and start getting things
done. Procrastination help is on the way.
Here are a few simple strategies.
1. Admitting there’s a problem - The first thing that will
help you overcome procrastination is to admit that you have
a problem. You cannot help yourself overcome
procrastination unless you first realize that you are a
procrastinator.
By admitting to yourself that you are a procrastinator you
have taken the first and most important step in helping
yourself overcome the problem of procrastination.
2. Make A List – Making a to-do list will help you organize
and prioritize those things that you have put off doing by
procrastinating about them.
If you have felt overwhelmed by the things you need to do,
but have not done, putting them down on a list allows you
some control over what might seem an out of control
situation.
Also, you will receive a sense of satisfaction when you
cross off completed tasks. Making a list puts you in
charge of your efforts to help yourself overcome
procrastination.
3. Self-talk - The way you talk to yourself about a task
can either help or hinder you in overcoming procrastination.
If you tell yourself that the task is simply dreadful,
horrible, too difficult, etc. you will be more likely to
procrastinate about it.
However, if you tell yourself that the task is really not
that bad, will only take a few minutes, will make you feel
better about yourself, etc. it will be easier to overcome
the temptation to procrastinate about it.
Positive self-talk can make a world of difference in
helping you overcome procrastination.
4. Accountability - Making yourself accountable to someone
can also help you overcome procrastination. Enlist your
family and friends and ask them to hold you accountable for
the tasks you have been procrastinating about.
Accountability should not be confused with nagging.
Accountability means someone you care about will simply ask
if the task has been completed or not.
Nagging, on the other hand, is a demand that the task be
completed, and often serves to make the procrastinator
procrastinate even longer.
By making yourself accountable to someone else, you help
yourself overcome procrastination by sharing your
responsibilities with others.
5. Rewards - As any psychologist knows rewards encourage
positive behavior. This is especially true with
procrastinators and can significantly help you overcome
procrastination.
The rewards don’t have to be costly or time consuming.
They can be as simple as allowing yourself to watch a
favorite television show only after you have completed one
of the tasks on the to-do list.
Or, it could be allowing yourself a dish of ice cream, a
phone call to a friend, or just about anything you would
rather be doing instead of the tasks on your list.
If you consistently reward yourself for each completed task
you will find that you have helped yourself overcome
procrastination in a positive and fun manner.
Procrastination can be a serious problem and frequently has
long-term, negative consequences. You can overcome
procrastination, help yourself gets things done, and become
more successful simply by making up your mind to take the
first step today. Don’t wait and do it tomorrow. Do it
today and give yourself some procrastination help.
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm
don’t despair there is hope. With only a little work on
your part and a determined mindset you can overcome
procrastination, help yourself and start getting things
done. Procrastination help is on the way.
Here are a few simple strategies.
1. Admitting there’s a problem - The first thing that will
help you overcome procrastination is to admit that you have
a problem. You cannot help yourself overcome
procrastination unless you first realize that you are a
procrastinator.
By admitting to yourself that you are a procrastinator you
have taken the first and most important step in helping
yourself overcome the problem of procrastination.
2. Make A List – Making a to-do list will help you organize
and prioritize those things that you have put off doing by
procrastinating about them.
If you have felt overwhelmed by the things you need to do,
but have not done, putting them down on a list allows you
some control over what might seem an out of control
situation.
Also, you will receive a sense of satisfaction when you
cross off completed tasks. Making a list puts you in
charge of your efforts to help yourself overcome
procrastination.
3. Self-talk - The way you talk to yourself about a task
can either help or hinder you in overcoming procrastination.
If you tell yourself that the task is simply dreadful,
horrible, too difficult, etc. you will be more likely to
procrastinate about it.
However, if you tell yourself that the task is really not
that bad, will only take a few minutes, will make you feel
better about yourself, etc. it will be easier to overcome
the temptation to procrastinate about it.
Positive self-talk can make a world of difference in
helping you overcome procrastination.
4. Accountability - Making yourself accountable to someone
can also help you overcome procrastination. Enlist your
family and friends and ask them to hold you accountable for
the tasks you have been procrastinating about.
Accountability should not be confused with nagging.
Accountability means someone you care about will simply ask
if the task has been completed or not.
Nagging, on the other hand, is a demand that the task be
completed, and often serves to make the procrastinator
procrastinate even longer.
By making yourself accountable to someone else, you help
yourself overcome procrastination by sharing your
responsibilities with others.
5. Rewards - As any psychologist knows rewards encourage
positive behavior. This is especially true with
procrastinators and can significantly help you overcome
procrastination.
The rewards don’t have to be costly or time consuming.
They can be as simple as allowing yourself to watch a
favorite television show only after you have completed one
of the tasks on the to-do list.
Or, it could be allowing yourself a dish of ice cream, a
phone call to a friend, or just about anything you would
rather be doing instead of the tasks on your list.
If you consistently reward yourself for each completed task
you will find that you have helped yourself overcome
procrastination in a positive and fun manner.
Procrastination can be a serious problem and frequently has
long-term, negative consequences. You can overcome
procrastination, help yourself gets things done, and become
more successful simply by making up your mind to take the
first step today. Don’t wait and do it tomorrow. Do it
today and give yourself some procrastination help.
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm
Thursday, April 21, 2005
How to get motivated in 5 minutes
What can you do when you can´t seem to get motivated? On days when even getting started seems like too much effort there is still something you can do to rediscover a little motivation. If you want the solution to get motivated - it is easier than you think...
Instead of getting overwhelmed by your never ending to do list take a different approach. Take 5 minutes at a time. Yes! Start a task and aim to stick with it for only 5 minutes.
At the end of that 5 minute period - mark a tick on your desk notepad and do another 5 minutes on the task. Rinse and repeat!
By taking on a little you will find it easier to get a little motivated and once you begin it is easier to get back into the flow. Momentum will carry you forward after you have started on the work that needs to be done.
Very often when we don´t feel like doing much it is only a problem of getting started. So take 5 minute chunks of time and beat the procrastination habit. Within minutes you will feel a little motivated and after just a few 5 minute blocks your motivation will gradually pick up.
Knowing how to get motivated in easier than you thought!
Click here for more advanced and free motivation articles:
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/
Instead of getting overwhelmed by your never ending to do list take a different approach. Take 5 minutes at a time. Yes! Start a task and aim to stick with it for only 5 minutes.
At the end of that 5 minute period - mark a tick on your desk notepad and do another 5 minutes on the task. Rinse and repeat!
By taking on a little you will find it easier to get a little motivated and once you begin it is easier to get back into the flow. Momentum will carry you forward after you have started on the work that needs to be done.
Very often when we don´t feel like doing much it is only a problem of getting started. So take 5 minute chunks of time and beat the procrastination habit. Within minutes you will feel a little motivated and after just a few 5 minute blocks your motivation will gradually pick up.
Knowing how to get motivated in easier than you thought!
Click here for more advanced and free motivation articles:
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/
Monday, April 18, 2005
You Can Beat Procrastination: A Step-by-Step Guide
Yes, that’s right – we said you can beat procrastination.
Don’t worry – we’re not going to ask you to take a 6-week
course on the art of how to beat procrastination.
Instead, we’re going to give you some simple, brief hints
that you can jot on Post-It notes around the house, in the
car, or at your desk at work. Soon, you’ll be remembering
these tips on hwo to beat procrastination, and will learn
to employ them in your every day routine.
So, here goes. Stay with us now – and most importantly, do
NOT procrastinate reading these hints.
1. Set your priorities – and then leave an open notepad on
your desk – or file on your computer, labeled simply with
“To Do.” It doesn’t have to be formal, and don’t try to
force yourself to make a big list at once – THAT kind of
chore is one that’s begging to be procrastinated.
Remember, our point here is to help you BEAT that
procrastination habit that we ALL have at one time or
another! Just jot things on the list throughout the day, as
you think of them.
2. Eat your spinach first! (Yes, this does relate to
beating procrastination, believe it or not.) Every day,
look at the one or two “must dos” that you’re
procrastinating – even dreading – the most.
Do those first, if your time priorities allow. This
accomplishes two things: one, it frees up your mind from
spending your whole day thinking, “Drat, I still have to
write that report!
I’m never going to get it done!” and two, it gives you the
momentum to get more done, since you’ve gotten the “big
thing” out of the way. Think of it as if you’re a child,
and you’re eating the yuckiest thing off your plate first.
3. Set a timer for 15 minutes. Now, look at some of the
quick things you need to do – mailing out bills, clipping
an article to read later, straightening the top of your
desk, tossing out the trash. Make it a race against the
clock to see how much you can get done.
4. Divide and conquer. If a project is still overwhelming,
then break it into smaller parts. Conquer the pieces one at
a time.
5. Remove distractions. For some people, this means
turning off the TV or radio. For others, it means clearing
your work area of all clutter, so you don’t get trapped
into shifting your attention from one task to another,
while not actually accomplishing anything. Remember, you’re
trying to BEAT procrastination, not encourage it to be
worse!
Repeat after us, “DO IT NOW!” Now, follow your own advice!
Well, what are you waiting for? You can beat
procrastination – so get moving!
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.procrastinatorhelp.com/
Don’t worry – we’re not going to ask you to take a 6-week
course on the art of how to beat procrastination.
Instead, we’re going to give you some simple, brief hints
that you can jot on Post-It notes around the house, in the
car, or at your desk at work. Soon, you’ll be remembering
these tips on hwo to beat procrastination, and will learn
to employ them in your every day routine.
So, here goes. Stay with us now – and most importantly, do
NOT procrastinate reading these hints.
1. Set your priorities – and then leave an open notepad on
your desk – or file on your computer, labeled simply with
“To Do.” It doesn’t have to be formal, and don’t try to
force yourself to make a big list at once – THAT kind of
chore is one that’s begging to be procrastinated.
Remember, our point here is to help you BEAT that
procrastination habit that we ALL have at one time or
another! Just jot things on the list throughout the day, as
you think of them.
2. Eat your spinach first! (Yes, this does relate to
beating procrastination, believe it or not.) Every day,
look at the one or two “must dos” that you’re
procrastinating – even dreading – the most.
Do those first, if your time priorities allow. This
accomplishes two things: one, it frees up your mind from
spending your whole day thinking, “Drat, I still have to
write that report!
I’m never going to get it done!” and two, it gives you the
momentum to get more done, since you’ve gotten the “big
thing” out of the way. Think of it as if you’re a child,
and you’re eating the yuckiest thing off your plate first.
3. Set a timer for 15 minutes. Now, look at some of the
quick things you need to do – mailing out bills, clipping
an article to read later, straightening the top of your
desk, tossing out the trash. Make it a race against the
clock to see how much you can get done.
4. Divide and conquer. If a project is still overwhelming,
then break it into smaller parts. Conquer the pieces one at
a time.
5. Remove distractions. For some people, this means
turning off the TV or radio. For others, it means clearing
your work area of all clutter, so you don’t get trapped
into shifting your attention from one task to another,
while not actually accomplishing anything. Remember, you’re
trying to BEAT procrastination, not encourage it to be
worse!
Repeat after us, “DO IT NOW!” Now, follow your own advice!
Well, what are you waiting for? You can beat
procrastination – so get moving!
Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.procrastinatorhelp.com/
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Don't Procrastinate! Learn to Get Things Done Now, Not Later
In the fast paced setting of the modern world, it's pretty
tempting at times to procrastinate. We've all had moments
in our lives where the urge to procrastinate is
overwhelming.
Putting things off or choosing to procrastinate rather than
actually getting work done can lead to serious problems in
the long run. If you procrastinate and want some quick tips
for getting the tasks at hand done when you get them, look
no further.
1. Break it up: Perhaps you've wanted to reorganize your
closet, but it's such a huge project you procrastinate and
are reluctant to begin.
If this is the case, then break up that large task into to
smaller increments so you can't really procrastinate. Not
only will it seem doable, but you'll find yourself with a
clean closet in a relatively short amount of time and won't
procrastinate!
However you break up the process is up to you, but I've
found sorting through clothes on one day and shoes on
another is a quite effective method to help me not
procrastinate.
2. Lighten up: Another helpful tip in combating
procrastination includes changing your mindset. If you're a
perfectionist, you know that the thought of even beginning
a project is overwhelming because you're consumed with
having it turn out "just right" which causes many to
procrastinate.
Getting rid of or suppressing this urge for perfection will
definitely help your project get under way and stop the
annoying urge to procrastinate.
By setting reachable goals for yourself, you will have
realistic expectations of what you can do, and you'll find
seeing a task through from start to finish is less work
when not worrying about every little detail and ultimately
won't procrastinate.
3. Schedule it: If you can't seem to get started on
anything, make a list to combat your habit to
procrastinate. Rank all of your projects in order based on
when they're due and how difficult they are.
It's hard to procrastinate with a list in front of you,
guiding you through the day. Make sure to put this to-do
list in a prominent place in your office or on your desk so
it greets you at each morning as inspiration to not
procrastinate.
4. Put it off, a little: Try some structured delay time to
end your putting off of projects indefinitely that leads to
the tendency to procrastinate.
When planning to work on an assignment, schedule in breaks
where you can stand, stretch, and relax for a bit before
getting back to it. Planned leisure time is great, as long
as it stays within set boundaries and doesn't turn into
time where you procrastinate.
Go ahead and watch your favorite TV show before picking an
essay topic, but make sure the television goes off once
it's over.
Fight the urge to leave the TV on while you work and press
the 'off' button immediately after your program ends. This
way, you remove the distractions around you, making
focusing on work easier and the temptation to procrastinate
lessened.
So whatever your personal barriers are when it comes to
tending to procrastinate, just keep structure in mind when
planning your day. Don't leave super large slots of time
that could cause you to procrastinate.
Ultimately, it's up to you to change your behavior patterns
and eliminate the bad habit to procrastinate in your life.
Now, why not test our breakthrough 5 Step Motivation
System. Click here now:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
tempting at times to procrastinate. We've all had moments
in our lives where the urge to procrastinate is
overwhelming.
Putting things off or choosing to procrastinate rather than
actually getting work done can lead to serious problems in
the long run. If you procrastinate and want some quick tips
for getting the tasks at hand done when you get them, look
no further.
1. Break it up: Perhaps you've wanted to reorganize your
closet, but it's such a huge project you procrastinate and
are reluctant to begin.
If this is the case, then break up that large task into to
smaller increments so you can't really procrastinate. Not
only will it seem doable, but you'll find yourself with a
clean closet in a relatively short amount of time and won't
procrastinate!
However you break up the process is up to you, but I've
found sorting through clothes on one day and shoes on
another is a quite effective method to help me not
procrastinate.
2. Lighten up: Another helpful tip in combating
procrastination includes changing your mindset. If you're a
perfectionist, you know that the thought of even beginning
a project is overwhelming because you're consumed with
having it turn out "just right" which causes many to
procrastinate.
Getting rid of or suppressing this urge for perfection will
definitely help your project get under way and stop the
annoying urge to procrastinate.
By setting reachable goals for yourself, you will have
realistic expectations of what you can do, and you'll find
seeing a task through from start to finish is less work
when not worrying about every little detail and ultimately
won't procrastinate.
3. Schedule it: If you can't seem to get started on
anything, make a list to combat your habit to
procrastinate. Rank all of your projects in order based on
when they're due and how difficult they are.
It's hard to procrastinate with a list in front of you,
guiding you through the day. Make sure to put this to-do
list in a prominent place in your office or on your desk so
it greets you at each morning as inspiration to not
procrastinate.
4. Put it off, a little: Try some structured delay time to
end your putting off of projects indefinitely that leads to
the tendency to procrastinate.
When planning to work on an assignment, schedule in breaks
where you can stand, stretch, and relax for a bit before
getting back to it. Planned leisure time is great, as long
as it stays within set boundaries and doesn't turn into
time where you procrastinate.
Go ahead and watch your favorite TV show before picking an
essay topic, but make sure the television goes off once
it's over.
Fight the urge to leave the TV on while you work and press
the 'off' button immediately after your program ends. This
way, you remove the distractions around you, making
focusing on work easier and the temptation to procrastinate
lessened.
So whatever your personal barriers are when it comes to
tending to procrastinate, just keep structure in mind when
planning your day. Don't leave super large slots of time
that could cause you to procrastinate.
Ultimately, it's up to you to change your behavior patterns
and eliminate the bad habit to procrastinate in your life.
Now, why not test our breakthrough 5 Step Motivation
System. Click here now:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Even More Motivation Articles
Want To Learn Some New Motivation Techniques?
Read these articles....
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http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/get-motivated.html
Need Lack Of Motivation Help?
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/lack-of-motivation.html
Motivation Techniques For Your Success
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/motivation-techniques.html
New Motivation Tips
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/motivation-tips.html
Personal Motivation Strategies
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/personal-motivation.html
Self Motivation For Everyone
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/self-motivation.html
Secrests Of Staying Motivated
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/staying-motivated.html
Read these articles....
Who Else Wants To Get Motivated?
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/get-motivated.html
Need Lack Of Motivation Help?
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/lack-of-motivation.html
Motivation Techniques For Your Success
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/motivation-techniques.html
New Motivation Tips
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/motivation-tips.html
Personal Motivation Strategies
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/personal-motivation.html
Self Motivation For Everyone
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/self-motivation.html
Secrests Of Staying Motivated
http://www.secretsofmotivation.com/staying-motivated.html
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