It has been wisely noted, “Procrastination is the thief of opportunity.

Many individuals, when reflecting on their lives, are confronted with a landscape of missed chances, primarily due to the habit of procrastination.

Choose not to be one of them.

Here are seven strategies to live your life to the fullest and prevent your aspirations from being buried.

Implement one each day for a week. When procrastination creeps in, refer back to this list and apply one of these techniques to regain momentum and boost your productivity.

Think Small

While the adage “Go big or go home” is popular, it can be daunting and a common cause for deferring tasks. Instead, select a minor task that you can accomplish immediately to move towards your goal. Not enough time to craft the full report? Draft a section. Too tired for a full house clean? Tidy up a single area. Not in the mood for a gym session? Put on your workout gear. These minor steps can build momentum and propel you into action.

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