completion date. For a task or goal to be considered completed, there must be a 'due' date, something to hold you accountable.

6. Break the goal into small, baby steps. A goal can be very overwhelming because there are so many steps before completion. Reduce your goal to individual tasks. It's just like eating an elephant... one bite at a time.

7. Schedule time for each step in your planner. Once you know each of the steps necessary, you must schedule the time. This is how the task gets done. Plan to succeed.

8. Honor the time commitment to yourself. As long as you have made the appointment with yourself, keep it. Each time you do this, you will have overcome another obstacle.

9. Do the worst task first. Get it over with. Instead of dreading a 'to do' all day, why not do it first and you can enjoy the rest of the day. It's not worth agonizing over and ruining an entire day.

10. Use the buddy system: be accountable to someone. We all need checks and balances. Whether it's an exercise program or getting organized, it is important to have a cheerleader to support you. Find the right person to be in your corner.

Great job. You are on your way to becoming more organized and learning to overcome your procrastination habits. It takes 21 days to learn a new habit. Stick with it. If you fall off one day, it's ok. Just get back up the next day.

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Barb FriedmanOrganize IT - Business Organizing Tips and Ideaswww.organizeitbiz.com/Free Organizing Tips, Newsletter and Articles overflowingwith quick and easy ideas to organize your office, office space, desk, files, time and more.c 2006


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