✅ Step 1: Write It Down

Procrastination is so normal for most creative, entrepreneurial people - but it doesn't have to be.

Generally, procrastination results when you're experiencing some type of overwhelm (or the threat of overwhelm).

The first step to stopping your procrastination is to keep things super simple - simply write or type out what you’re procrastinating on.

(write it here) 👉  “I am procrastinating on ________”

There's lots of research (and anecdotes) on the power of simply getting things out of our heads and onto paper (or a blank digital document). 🧠

✅ Step 2: Run Through This Diagnostic

Procrastination is a complex psychological phenomenon.

As you'll quickly realize as you go through this comprehensive diagnostic tool, the reasons why you may be procrastinating could be multifaceted and dynamic.

Any of these feelings, thoughts, or situations could trigger procrastination.

Which ones apply to your current situation?

Does IT Feel…

• Too Big?
• Too Hard?
• Too Complex or Complicated?
• Like a “Grind” or a Chore?
• Too Boring or Easy?
• Like you Don’t Have to Do It Right Now?

Do YOU Feel…

• Anxious?
• Fear, Self-doubt, Like an Impostor, or as if you are “Not _____ Enough?”
• Uncertain or Unclear about what you want to do?
• Too Overwhelmed (perhaps also with other responsibilities or tasks)?
• Too Tired?
• Too Distracted?
• Not Enough Time?
• The Urge to “Do More Research” First?
• Not “Ready” Yet?
• Like there is No Point - Why Even Bother?
• Lost?
• As if No One Will Ever See This (or Lonely & Isolated)?
• Like Watching Netflix or YouTube instead?

Are you AVOIDING…

• Making a Decision?
• Calling your work “Complete,” “Done,” or “Finished?”

Do You

• Keep telling yourself, “I’ll Do This Later?”
• Want to just Imagine what this “Could Be” vs. Actually Doing the Work?
• Actually Want to Do This?
• Really, Actually Want to Do This? (Note: Don't Bullshit Yourself)

So, did any of these reasons and procrastination triggers resonate with you?

✅ If even just one did, grab your free copy of the checklist below to learn how to self-coach yourself on what to do next to break through the resistance and get going on your work.👇

Or read more about how to stop procrastination as a creative entrepreneur in this series:

• Overview - The Stop Procrastinating and Just Get Started Checklist
• 1 - The Diagnostic Tool - The Stop Procrastinating and Just Get Started Checklist
• 2 - Why You Procrastinate as a Creative Entrepreneur
• 3 - Bad Procrastination Advice (and What to Do Instead)
• 4 - Quick Strategies to Overcome Procrastination and Just Get Started