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• Recognizing Negative Mental Blocks <br /> "I have this long project to finish...I know it should be done by now...I need to just plow through it." <br /> • The project is a"long" one <br /> • 1 "have'to do it(on choice) <br /> • I'm already"late" <br /> • It's going to be a drag, I'll have to"plow though" <br /> • A Solution to Mental Blocks <br /> • You don't"have to do"anything. This idea takes your power away <br /> • Put yourself in charge and avoid thinking like a "victim" <br /> • Choose empowerment:"I choose to do this. I am in control." <br /> "You may delay, but time will not" "Benjamin Franklin <br /> • Focus on what you can do"right now" <br /> • To get started- <br /> Focus on what you can do right this very minute <br /> "The best way to get something done is to begin." Author Unknown <br /> • Break a long project into smaller pieces <br /> 'Thinking about how large a task is can be overwhelming <br /> • Keep the big picture in mind, but don't frighten yourself before you start <br /> • The trick is to focus on the first small,doable chunk of work <br /> • Don't write a whole book:just write one page. <br /> • Don't place too much pressure on your self <br /> • Thinking like this only adds to anxiety and fear of failure <br /> • Try this:"I'll do my best,starting right now" <br /> "Only Robinson Crusoe had everything done by Friday." Author Unknown <br /> • Perfectionism and Procrastination <br /> • If you can't finish things because they aren't perfect enough.... <br /> + Give yourself permission to be human <br /> "fiomorrow is often the busiest day of the week." 'Spanish Proverb <br /> • Overcoming Perfectionism <br /> Allow yourself to be imperfect just in the next small task. <br /> • Do a small piece,remembering that you can always fix it later <br /> Page 19 of 30 <br />