Stop Procrastinating & Save the Date!
Do you have a million fantastic ideas floating in your head, yet feel so overwhelmed that you struggle to start anything and then beat yourself up about it? I have experienced this too, especially recently while writing my chapter for Inner Revolution: Embracing Change to Achieve Greatness.
As soon as I saw the title, I was immediately drawn in due to the many topics I could contribute based on my background in personal and corporate change. However, my head was spinning and filled with so many possible ideas and topics, it caused me to feel overwhelmed, stuck and to procrastinate to the point I started doubting that I could even write my chapter, let alone meet the deadlines!
It served as a reminder to step back and follow a process I have used in various aspects of my life, including when I transitioned from corporate life to traveling the world. It was a reminder to get out of my conscious, logical head and to tap into both my conscious and subconscious mind and make them both work for me. Funny enough, I actually wrote about this in Inner Revolution: Embracing Change to Achieve Greatness!
Key highlights of the process I used:
1. Once committing to co-author Inner Revolution, I planted the intention in my subconscious mind, visualized writing, completing and launching the book and placing an image of it on my wall.
2. I carried a notebook and sticky notes with me everywhere (e.g. purse, nightstand, desk), jotting down thoughts that emerged spontaneously, whether I was thinking about the book or not (e.g. in the shower, upon waking up). This helped me capture ideas that I could later organize and review. More importantly it helped capture the ideas that bubbled up from my subconscious mind.
3. I set aside dedicated time to brainstorm ideas and put them on sticky notes. This process helped me organize topic headers and potential content, guiding the direction of my chapter. I could then set aside the other ideas for a future blog, book, etc.
4. Once I outlined the topics and content, I let the writing flow until I had a rough draft. After reviewing it, I set it aside, which allowed time for further thoughts to emerge and for my subconscious and conscious mind to digest and suggest changes before finalizing the draft.
5. After a a day or two, I revisited the draft, made final adjustments, and sent it to the editor.
6. Once I hit the submit button, I LET GO and didn’t look back. If you let it, editing can be a never-ending process. So, I drew a line in the sand. My motto is ‘strive for excellence’, not perfection and let go!
While writing, I had a significant insight appear to me which was completely unexpected!
In 2009, when I had my first Personal Breakthrough Experience, for the first time in my life I was asked, “What is your purpose?’. I initially struggled to answer this, but over time I came to know that my purpose is to help others along their journey as I had been. Even though I’ve known my purpose for some time now, the question always stays with me.
While writing, BAM! My purpose became clearer, more pronounced, and greater, reinforcing my commitment to helping others along their journey. Here it is:
My soul’s purpose is to elevate the frequency of humanity.
Key Takeaways When Procrastination Looms!
1. Make a commitment, set your intention, and visualize your desired outcome.
2. Engage both your conscious and subconscious mind (you can find techniques in Inner Revolution: Embracing Change to Achieve Greatness.
3. Block dedicated time in your schedule and honor it, akin to adding your gym session in your calendar over vague plans of ‘maybe I’ll go tomorrow’.
4. Do your best; strive for excellence and enjoy the process.
5. Let go.
6. Repeat
In case you were curious, I exceeded all deadlines for Inner Revolution with plenty of time to spare. Following the above process help me to get and stay on track.
Save the Date & Spread the Word!
Inner Revolution, Embracing Change to Achieve Greatness launches on December 7 & 8, 2024. Remember, when you support the launch on these dates, you will receive over $1,000 of gifts from the authors PLUS additional surprises at the end of each chapter.
Given the timing of the launch, you may even want to consider this book as a thoughtful Christmas gift or stocking stuffer.
So, mark your calendars, share the news far and wide, and stay tuned for more updates.
