Three Steps to Get It Done

I know we are truly behind the times, but in the age of streaming, my husband and I have gone back to watch The Sopranos. In a recent episode, one of the characters is trying to write and states "I bought the computer and the software, but it's not getting done." Isn't that often the case?

So often we get caught up in setting up to do the thing. We have the laptop, the latte and the perfect pen. We bought the diet plan or signed up at the gym. We ordered the books that will tell us exactly how. Yet somehow we still haven't done the thing.

Sometimes the prep is actually what gets in the way. We get busy-ness confused with productivity. I've been stuck in this rut with my blog and newsletter, but if you are actually reading this, my own advice helped me get it done.

1. Make a commitment to do the thing. Pick a date and make it public. Share your goal with someone. Today I told my mastermind group and a good friend, I am going to get that blog post written tonight and send the newsletter tomorrow. I know these people are going to actually check back and confirm that I did what I said I was going to do.
   
   
2. Block out the time to do it or start it depending on the "it" and write it down on your calendar. Be realistic. Find a slot you know you can set aside the distractions and keep your commitment.
   
   
3. Plan a reward. When you accomplish this goal, how will you celebrate. What is something that will entice you to make this a priority. I've got some time with a friend planned that will not happen until this is done.
   
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These might seem like simple steps. Often that is the case with these things. It is not hard to to the thing, it just takes a little focus to get it done.

When you use them and get the thing done, let me know so I can celebrate with you!

Because You are Worth It

​Heidi