Carma Spence's Blog - Posts Tagged "procrastination"
Author procrastination
WHY (YOU THINK) you are not working on your book
* I'm too busy. I just can't find the time.
* I'm not sure how to start my project. Which idea should go into the first chapter?
* I'm not sure if I have enough information yet. I need to do more research.
* I don't know if my idea is worth the time. I need to find out if the book is marketable before I start.
THE REAL REASON you are not working on your book
Perhaps
... or ...
... something about the book has triggered a negative emotion that you are actively trying to avoid.
I’ve heard a lot of excuses about why potential authors don’t start or finish their books. In fact, I’ve been there and done that (and, if I’m honest, am doing that right now!).
However, research indicates that procrastination is more often about avoiding negative emotions than it is about time management. So, if all those time-management tips that you’ve been trying – the to-do lists, getting up earlier, rearranging your time, Pomodoro technique, etc. -- aren’t helping, perhaps you need to look at what you are avoiding instead.
What is it about this book that makes your blood run cold, your heart beat faster, and your muscles freeze like you’re a deer staring into the headlights of an oncoming car?
* I'm too busy. I just can't find the time.
* I'm not sure how to start my project. Which idea should go into the first chapter?
* I'm not sure if I have enough information yet. I need to do more research.
* I don't know if my idea is worth the time. I need to find out if the book is marketable before I start.
THE REAL REASON you are not working on your book
Perhaps
... or ...
... something about the book has triggered a negative emotion that you are actively trying to avoid.
I’ve heard a lot of excuses about why potential authors don’t start or finish their books. In fact, I’ve been there and done that (and, if I’m honest, am doing that right now!).
However, research indicates that procrastination is more often about avoiding negative emotions than it is about time management. So, if all those time-management tips that you’ve been trying – the to-do lists, getting up earlier, rearranging your time, Pomodoro technique, etc. -- aren’t helping, perhaps you need to look at what you are avoiding instead.
What is it about this book that makes your blood run cold, your heart beat faster, and your muscles freeze like you’re a deer staring into the headlights of an oncoming car?
Did you miss the webinar developing an Author’s Growth Mindset?
Never fear! You can find the webinar replay on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/35284.... Yesterday I covered the top 5 mindset shifts you need to cultivate so that you can start and finish your book, then get it into the hands of your ideal readers.
Next week, I’ll be sharing Procrastination Busters for Entrepreneur Authors. Don’t miss it! authorneering.com/webinarseries
Next week, I’ll be sharing Procrastination Busters for Entrepreneur Authors. Don’t miss it! authorneering.com/webinarseries
Is procrastination robbing you of your author dreams?
Does a habit of procrastination stop you from making progress on your dream of becoming an author? Learn the science behind procrastination and my top 3 procrastination buster methods so that you can stop dreaming and start doing.
Learn about the entire series (and catch the replays of those you missed here: authorneering.com/webinarseries
Learn about the entire series (and catch the replays of those you missed here: authorneering.com/webinarseries
Bust through procrastination
We all know the feeling. You’re sitting at your desk, staring at a blank screen. The cursor blinks mockingly at you as the minutes tick by. You check your email, scroll through social media, get up for a snack… and before you know it, hours have gone by and you haven’t accomplished anything.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 20 percent of Americans identify themselves as chronic procrastinators.
So what is procrastination, exactly? And more importantly, how can we overcome it?
I’m glad you asked! I recently released a video on my YouTube channel called “Procrastination Busters for Entrepreneur Authors” that covers exactly this topic. In the video, I share the brain science behind procrastination and 7 strategies for busting through procrastination so you can get back to being productive.
Watch it now at https://youtu.be/Iv7gXWRzuEE
And let me know what you think!
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 20 percent of Americans identify themselves as chronic procrastinators.
So what is procrastination, exactly? And more importantly, how can we overcome it?
I’m glad you asked! I recently released a video on my YouTube channel called “Procrastination Busters for Entrepreneur Authors” that covers exactly this topic. In the video, I share the brain science behind procrastination and 7 strategies for busting through procrastination so you can get back to being productive.
Watch it now at https://youtu.be/Iv7gXWRzuEE
And let me know what you think!
Bust through procrastination and finish your book
Does procrastination stop you from making progress on your book?
Then you’ll want to check out my video Procrastination Busters for Entrepreneurial Authors. In about 35 minutes, you’ll learn the science behind procrastination and my top 7 procrastination buster methods so that move forward with your book.
https://authorneering.com/procrastina...
Then you’ll want to check out my video Procrastination Busters for Entrepreneurial Authors. In about 35 minutes, you’ll learn the science behind procrastination and my top 7 procrastination buster methods so that move forward with your book.
https://authorneering.com/procrastina...
