Motivation sometimes gets short-circuited by our desire to procrastinate. It is so easy to respond to difficult tasks with the pat answer, "I do it later..." But it is funny how later never comes at a convenient time. No matter how much we put it off doing necessary tasks, we never seem to come to a point where we are excited about doing them.

There is a better approach to take when dealing with the problems associated with procrastination. Here are three ways to eliminate procrastination and thereby increase your productivity:

1.Focus - Don't focus on the task that you are faced with. Doing so only makes the work that is required seems so unnecessary and hard. So often we get so overwhelmed by the work that we don't realize the rewards that we will reap from our efforts. Instead look at the benefits surrounding the completed task. Keep your attention centered on what you want to have once you are done. This will motivate you to do the work. In the process you will find that you in effect eliminate procrastination altogether.

2. Clarity -Get clear on why you want to complete the tasks. The inertia that we experience is caused by weak desires. It is easier to stay in the position that we find ourselves in when we our reasons for change are weak. You must have a big reason for doing the tasks that you are about to do. If you want something badly enough then it is almost impossible to procrastinate.

Maintain a clear vision of what you want. Keep that visualization of your desired outcome on your mind. When you face obstacles or difficult task then simply recall the reason why you are doing what you are doing. Know your reason and you will have the motivation to get the work done.

3. Routine- Establish a routine for getting things done. Use the same time frame everyday to do important tasks. Set aside that time and stick to your routine. If you are writing a book then set aside a specific time during the day that you do nothing but write. Abide by your schedule work times religiously. Do not break your appointment with yourself.

Do this and you will begin to long for these productive times rather than dread doing the tasks. It will become a habit. Good habits are just as powerful as bad ones. Once you establish this type of routine you will make the accomplishment of important tasks a vital and desired part of your day.

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From Anthony D. Carter - a leading expert on motivation.