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 Deadline…

       A Major Variable in

               Getting You to Take Action

                                                                 by Dennis Harting

     Procrastination seems to be a companion for most of us. Given enough leeway, we will put most anything off that we can. This is especially true for the activities we deem difficult. It seems that human nature is to put things off until the last moment and then rush to get them done. In fact, there are many people who take tremendous pride in being able to get things done just in the nick of time.

     Life has a way of delivering deadlines. April 15th is one that comes to mind. The bills that we have due each month all have a payment due date. Projects at work must be completed by the next meeting. And, of course, there is a time at which we must meet the in-laws. Unfortunately, a missed deadline has a variety of negative consequences. The pressure associated with this adds to the chaotic state that we tend to operate in under this scenario. This is when many of us experience overwhelm.

     Nevertheless, deadlines seem to be some of the best motivators. Regardless of the pressure of the situation, people have a tendency to step up when given a deadline. Basically, they get it done. Sometimes it is a “fly of the cuff’ at the last possible minute or it can be a larger project broken down into time segments to meet it. Either way, they motivate us to get busy taking action.

     How can we use this to our advantage without adding to the stress in our lives? The answer is to impose our own deadlines. When we set the timeframe, we thus dictate the pace at which we operate. This gives us control over the situation while relieving the pressure that others (people or institutions) put on us.

     Procrastination tends to happen until a deadline is set. If there is no deadline, we will put something off forever. Is there anything around the house that you were meaning to fix for the past few years (or decades)? In these situations, implement a self-imposed deadline to finish the activity. Commit to having it done by that date. Act as if your life depended on getting it done. Suddenly, you will find the time to do it.

     If a deadline already exists, the way to control the situation is to create your own deadline ahead of the other one. This allows for some leeway in case of something unforeseen. The pressure is lessened since it is you applying it rather than someone or something outside of yourself. Naturally, be aware of the desire to procrastinate because you realize that your deadline is not the “real” one. Again, approach the activity as if your life depended upon getting it done by that date you set. You will quickly see yourself getting more done with less stress.

Dennis Harting is the Head Coach at Your Rich Life. He is an acclaimed speaker, trainer, and best-selling author. His books include Your Easiest Million and The Ultimate Procrastination Handbook. His programs and more information can be found at:

               http://www.yourrichlifeinc.com

MORE BY DENNIS HARTING:

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4 Focus, Focus, Focus

4 The Parable of Faith

4 Criticism an Unfortunate Part of Success

4 Procrastination - The Silent Killer

4 Persist to Succeed

4 Bigger Thinking Leads to a Bigger Life

4 Stop Exchanging Time for Money

4 Deadlines - a Major Variable in Getting You to

     Take Action

4 Fear is Not Real

4 Pay Yourself First

4 Expect Success

4 Kickstart Your Life: 9 Ways to Revitalize

     Your Life

4 Dreams - A Lost Art

4 Success - There Are No Excuses

4 It Will Be Alright

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It Starts With Our Thinking  Everything stems from our thoughts. The present circumstances that we are in are a direct results of the choices we made. These choices often are dictated by our default thought process.

What Lessons Can We Learn From The Yes Man  Danny Wallace listened to a stranger on a bus and his life changed for the better, just by Saying Yes More. What changes in your life could happen if you too became more open to opportunities around you.

Pay Yourself First  This article covers how the wealthy utilize the principle of paying themselves first. The average person who is struggling operates from the exact opposite perspective. Their idea is that they will invest if they have anything left over at the end of the month. Naturally, there is never anything left over.

It Will Be Alright  Learn how to keep a long term view of things. Do not let the minor situations in life get you down. Hold your attitude up by knowing that everything works out.

Success: There Are No Excuses  Successful people get it done. When they don't, they accept responsibility. Learn how this one difference can alter your life.

When Toasting Success, Don't Spread On The Butter  Which three letter word can cause praise for success to be diluted, or even nullified? Read on to find out the word and why.

Criticism - An Unfortunate Part of Success  Criticism is a unfortunate part of success. The more successful one is, the more people will try to tear that person down. One must be prepared to handle the negative responses so as not to be caught off guard by them. The tendency to make decisions based upon the supposition of what others will say must be avoided.

Procrastination - The Silent Killer Procrastination destroys more lives than any other single factor. This habit can grow so out of control that it literally paralyzes a person from taking action. It kills relationships, careers, and self esteem without regard. The key to success is action. Therefore, overcoming the inactivity caused by procrastination is vital.

Persist To Success  The successful persevere through all conditions. Developing persistence in all that you do is one of the key components to attaining success. Life has a way of giving us lessons in the form of negative situations. Learn the lesson and move on. You will be able to apply it in the future.

Bigger Thinking Leads to a Bigger Life  All success begins with your thinking. Most people limit the quality of their life by the size of their thinking. The general tendency is to simply think too small. This creates a ceiling on the life that one can have. Begin to expand the potential of your life by expanding your thinking.

The Parable Of Faith Most of us think that we know what different situations mean. Oftentimes in life, things occur that seem terrible in the moment only to be viewed differently in hindsight. Our perspective tends to change as we receive more information. This parable tells of a man who didn't rush to judgment.

Stop Exchanging Time For Money  The majority of the population exchanges their time for money. Their pay is dependent upon the hours that they work. At the end of the pay period, they receive a paycheck in exchange for the hours worked. The wealthy do not operate under this premise. They put their money to work for them.

Focus, Focus, Focus  Learn the power of focus. Understand why the successful focus upon one thing at a time.

Fear Is Not Real  Fear is one of the main factors that stops people in life. Unfortunately, it is all in our head. Fear is an illusion that does not exist. Allowing it to control us is like believing in the tooth fairy.

Expect Success  Our intentions have a bearing on the results that we get. To create a better life, it is important that we raise our level of expectations. Learn how vital it is to expect success in all situations.

Kickstart Your Life - 9 Ways To Revitalize Your Life  Learn 9 techniques that can be implemented to kickstart your life. Utilize these ideas to get your life back on the path that you desire. Repetitive implementation will enable you to create what you truly desire.

Dreams - A Lost Art  As children we dream the grandest of dreams, knowing no boundaries. When we mature, we are instructed to keep our feet on the ground and be realistic. This kills the desire to dreams which is the beginning of all of great successes. Learn how to release the desire to dream again.

Seven Common Habits of Successful People  Success usually doesn't come to people that exhibit poor habits, such as laziness, a gloomy disposition or attitude, or possess an unwillingness to learn. Instead, it is poor behaviors and practices that hold people back from achieving the success they want out of life, no matter how much they want it to happen. The desire to achieve success is simply not enough, meaning you have to match your desire with effort, determination, patience, and motivation.