Many people suffer from the habit of procrastination, even highly motivated individuals fall into the trap of postponing their important tasks that has to be done. Watching the exciting movie on DVD or reading that interesting new book always sounds much better and easier than getting started on the new project or task!

Often, the main reason why people put off doing things is that they find the task too daunting, difficult, complicated, painful or that they are just plain lazy and unmotivated. But when there are things that just need to be done, any delays will just prolong the agony of not doing it as you will just end up with tighter deadlines and less and less resources and flexibility to complete the task as time passes.

I mean you can do all sorts of other things such as planning a reward for yourself for completion of the task or breaking the task into more simpler steps to make it seem easier, but all this the planning, preparation amounts to nothing if you do not even get started! There are many ways to tackle the bad habit of procrastination, but one that I find most effective is this:

JUST GET STARTED!

Yes, it is as simple as that.

In fact, I find that putting yourself into action is the best motivator! By forcing yourself into action, the physiological change will trigger your mind to refocus on completing the task at hand, thus blocking out all other distractions, excuses and doubts that you might have. Once you pass the most difficult hurdle of getting started, everything will start falling into place and gets much easier as you build yourself both the physical and mental momentum needed to see the task to success. No kidding because I've experienced this myself many many times too as I also suffer from the bad habit of procrastination.

Therefore, since this is the time for wrapping up year 2007 and setting new goals for year 2008, the best way to making sure that you achieve your goals for 2008 is to just get started! NOW is the best time to get into ACTION!