Getting into a flow state is the secret to unlocking the best work of your life. Everybody knows that by now. The problem is this: getting into that state of consciousness is the key to unlocking your best work, and procrastination is the enemy of flow states.
The Breathtakingly Simple Way to Beat Procrastination
The trick to beating procrastination is to write one crappy story
- Lower the quality of your first piece of work for the day
- Have zero expectations
- Prepare yourself to meet a standard
- When your quality standards for your work are too high, it takes longer to start work
Flow states are energy you put out
When you put energy into the world you get it back – energy moves people to take action
- Energy causes life to move forward
- A flow state enables you to do your work, which in turn enables others to do their work and put energy
Watch a person be possessed by a flow state
When you watch someone in flow, you have the evidence needed to work on and enhance your own flow state.
- Flow states can make a person look possessed. Flow is beautiful to watch and can be described as a state of being removed from expectations, friction, and resistance.
Add an event at the end of your work
When time is scarce there is no time for procrastination. Book an event in your calendar to create motivation and an urgency to finish.
- This will help you rethink how much time you have and make you realize that you have plenty of time.
Treat yourself
Turn into a dog and give yourself a treat.
