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Knowing that you’re not sticking to your word is hard, but it’s also a sign of unrealized potential. It means that there are barriers stopping you from achieving success. We all have different reasons for not following through on promises or commitments, but this list of 15 issues will help you understand the root of your problem and how to overcome these roadblocks.
1. Don’t think it’s important.
There are so many things competing for your attention that you find yourself stretched too thin. Sometimes, you may even think that a particular task isn’t really worth your time. You may think, “it will be okay if I don’t finish this by tomorrow.
I can still get it done next week or the week after that.” What you may not realize is that procrastination really wrecks your system, causing more stress and anxiety. When you can’t make the right compromises, you feel like a failure, which then causes you to act in irrational ways.
Transform that thought: Start by prioritizing this task over the less important ones. Yes, even if they may make you just a little bit uncomfortable. Make it a goal to finish this task before anything else.
You can even make a bet with yourself. If you aren’t able to finish it, then you have to watch an interesting…
