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Organizational Coach
Breaking down the barriers of
Holly Millman
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procrastination
“Procrastination is the Thief of Time”
–Edward Young
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Characteristics of the Procrastinator
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� Perfectionism � Low Self-Confidence � “I’m Too Busy” � Stubbornness � Manipulator of Others � Coping with Pressures � Feeling like a Victim � Fear
5 Most Prevalent Fears
� Fear of success
� Fear of failure
� Fear of conflict
� Fear of judgment
� Fear of the unknown
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Top Causes of Procrastination
� Cause #1: “I dislike doing the task”
� Cause #2: “I am overwhelmed”
� Cause #3: “I have difficulty starting a task”
� Cause #4: “I am not organized enough”
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Procrastination Mind Map
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Top Causes of Procrastination
� Cause #1: “I dislike doing the task”
� Cause #2: “I am overwhelmed”
� Cause #3: “I have difficulty starting a task”
� Cause #4: “I am not organized enough”
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TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
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• Break the task into smaller steps
• Use multi-sensory aids to stay on task
• Start off with easy assignments
• Don’t say “yes” out of habit or guilt
• Set realistic goals
• Enlist the help of a coach
TO OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION
Tools to Overcome Procrastination
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� Do not place emphasis on perfection
� Do not beat yourself up
� Find the root of the problem
� Allow enough time
� Admit your weaknesses
� Realize that you are doing it for you
� Do not expect a specific outcome or reward
� Do not over-commit yourself
� Enlist help, i.e. delegate
� Allow yourself to fail
� Eliminate distractions
� Stop looking at the clock
Solution Mind Map
Goals
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Organizational Coach
Breaking down the barriers of
Holly Millman
procrastination
[email protected] 410-960-9634
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