BEST OF 2023: How to make the shift from procrastinator to productivity pro Flying Solo
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If you’re ready to make the shift from procrastinator to productive force to be reckoned with, listen up. Sam Tornatore is a performance coach, neuro change practitioner and productivity expert who has been helping business owners and professionals overcome procrastination and achieve their biggest goals for 20 years.
In this episode, Sam unpacks the causes of procrastination, from common fears to outdated belief systems, and shares his best advice to overcome them. He reveals his top tips for reaching peak productivity and the power of investing in yourself to create the success you wish for.
Tune in to find out how to identify your own causes for procrastination and the steps to take to kick procrastination to the kerb.
Topics covered in this podcast episode:
1. Identifying procrastination
Procrastination robs us of our right to be excellent
Awareness to action - the keys to overcoming procrastination
Reasons we procrastinate and signs to watch out for
Common fears and stepping out of the comfort zones they create
Overcoming our inability to take action, making excuses and blaming others.
2. The power of investing in yourself and pursuing passions
Putting yourself first is necessary for success – treat yourself like a VIP and others will too
Building self-awareness, taking responsibility and changing your narrative
The importance aligning goals to your core values - Passion cannot be imposed on us by others
How to identify and eliminate limiting belief systems and fears
3. Goal-setting and productivity
The power of rewards for consistent action - not just achievements
Avoid setting overwhelming goals - how do you eat an elephant?
Guarding your time - setting conditions for uninterrupted work increases productivity
How to create a distraction-free environment to achieve maximum productivity
Episode timestamps
[02:45] Procrastination root causes – what’s stopping you from taking action?
[06:52] Awareness stops procrastination; excuses are warning signs.
[09:08] Common fears that cause procrastination.
[12:32] Changing the narrative and challenging childhood belief systems.
[17:36] Identifying your passion is imperative to caring about goals.
[20:57] The power of breaking down goals + rewards for consistent action.
[25:26] Creating a fortress around time is key for productivity.
[28:43] Struggling to disconnect and focus? You might be a control freak.
[32:22] Setting the right conditions for peak productivity.
[36:06] Invest in yourself: the final piece of the procrastination puzzle.
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If you’re ready to make the shift from procrastinator to productive force to be reckoned with, listen up. Sam Tornatore is a performance coach, neuro change practitioner and productivity expert who has been helping business owners and professionals overcome procrastination and achieve their biggest goals for 20 years.
In this episode, Sam unpacks the causes of procrastination, from common fears to outdated belief systems, and shares his best advice to overcome them. He reveals his top tips for reaching peak productivity and the power of investing in yourself to create the success you wish for.
Tune in to find out how to identify your own causes for procrastination and the steps to take to kick procrastination to the kerb.
Topics covered in this podcast episode:
1. Identifying procrastination
Procrastination robs us of our right to be excellent
Awareness to action - the keys to overcoming procrastination
Reasons we procrastinate and signs to watch out for
Common fears and stepping out of the comfort zones they create
Overcoming our inability to take action, making excuses and blaming others.
2. The power of investing in yourself and pursuing passions
Putting yourself first is necessary for success – treat yourself like a VIP and others will too
Building self-awareness, taking responsibility and changing your narrative
The importance aligning goals to your core values - Passion cannot be imposed on us by others
How to identify and eliminate limiting belief systems and fears
3. Goal-setting and productivity
The power of rewards for consistent action - not just achievements
Avoid setting overwhelming goals - how do you eat an elephant?
Guarding your time - setting conditions for uninterrupted work increases productivity
How to create a distraction-free environment to achieve maximum productivity
Episode timestamps
[02:45] Procrastination root causes – what’s stopping you from taking action?
[06:52] Awareness stops procrastination; excuses are warning signs.
[09:08] Common fears that cause procrastination.
[12:32] Changing the narrative and challenging childhood belief systems.
[17:36] Identifying your passion is imperative to caring about goals.
[20:57] The power of breaking down goals + rewards for consistent action.
[25:26] Creating a fortress around time is key for productivity.
[28:43] Struggling to disconnect and focus? You might be a control freak.
[32:22] Setting the right conditions for peak productivity.
[36:06] Invest in yourself: the final piece of the procrastination puzzle.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39 min