What do you do if your creative process is hindered by procrastination?

You need to question why you are procrastinating? Is it fear? is it the lack of inspiration? Do you need to change your surroundings? Do you need to stop the negative talk? Stop thinking and just start! See where it takes you! Jump in head first! like a kid exploring for the first time. It could be you're just tired and need a break! We are human after all. Don't be too harsh on yourself. We spend a lifetime chasing.... Is it you are spending time mindlessly scrolling... Stop looking for perfection... Just start the journey! Stay positive.... and move....

Create accountability mechanisms such as setting deadlines, sharing progress updates with a trusted mentor or colleague, or joining a mastermind group. This fosters a sense of responsibility and motivation to consistently work towards your goals, combating procrastination effectively.

I do not procrastinate. That makes things simple. If one is in control of one's destiny, no pressure and rare unforeseen obsticals.

Procrastination is not typically because you are "lazy", it often comes from an underlying feeling. Fear of judgement, "what if my peers think this piece of content is cringy?". It can also be from difficulty to deal with high uncertainty "I don't know how it will perform". Imposter syndrome is also a common cause - "Am I good enough to write/speak about this". Unclear directions: I don't actually know if this task will really bring me towards the goal. In that case, it might help to seek opinions from experienced peers in the industry. Sometimes, its really due to a lack of interest in the task; of which outsourcing it can be your solution. If you can dig deeper into the root cause, it can be helpful in finding the solution.

Aceptar que vamos a procrastinar tarde o temprano es el primer paso. Entonces, mejor adelantarse a que cuando eso suceda, hacerlo bien. Si la creatividad es parte importante de tu servicio o de las actividades de tu empresa, es fundamental documentar el proceso creativo que ha funcionado como marco de trabajo y el proceso creativo de los puestos de trabajo. De esa manera, podrán ver cuándo surgen los disparadores creativos y cuándo surgen los síntomas de aburrimiento, fricción, dificultad, ruido y confusión, que suelen ser los causantes de la procrastinación. Hablar sobre ello, compartir entre colegas, y encontrar espacios y ejercicios para reducir el impacto, relajar la mente y volver a enfocar.

Arrange tasks in a logical order that allows for smooth progression and momentum. By tackling smaller, foundational tasks first, you build confidence and momentum to take on more challenging aspects of your project, reducing the likelihood of procrastination.

En mi trabajo, suele utilizar el sistema OKR, que es aplicable a distintos tipos de negocios e industrias. A mí me resulta aplicarlo a mi agencia, a mi proceso de creación de contenido y a mis clientas de mentoría. Así planifico un objetivo en 12 semanas y lo divido por mes, por semana, por día. Tengo entonces 3-4 objetivos grandes por a?o y luego resultados claves donde tengo que dirigir mi acción. La gracia de esto está en optimizar este mismo sistema. Al principio será muy complejo y te pondrás demasiados. Pero con el tiempo vas aprendiendo, ajustando y enfocando tu mente hacia lo que realmente quieres crear y lanzar

Align your most challenging tasks with periods of peak focus and energy throughout the day. By recognizing your natural rhythms and scheduling tasks accordingly, you can maximize productivity and minimize procrastination.

Una vez que tengas tu sistema OKR de objetivos, resultados claves y tareas, intenta integrar todo ello en tus rutinas. Somos humanos, tenemos múltiples funciones y facetas. Si lo que quieres conseguir no se integra con la realidad de tu vida, tus horarios, tus "días de" y tus tiempos "muertos" entonces no lo conseguirás. Que eres mamá, esposa, hija, voluntaria de tu comunidad... que tienes un equipo...que vas al gym...que te gusta leer... Así que asigna un horario realista, y focaliza en él. Vive el presente

Una idea que puedo compartir por aquí, que he implementado en mi vida es un sistema de duplas mentoras. Esto es: para los proyectos más dífíciles o que sea muy fácil para mí procrastinar por su alto grado de creatividad, entonces busco hacer una dupla mentora. Nos reunimos una vez x semana y co-creamos juntas. También compartir contenido sobre tus avances y comprometerte a hacerlo, con un sistema building in public, por ejemplo en tu cuenta de linkedin o en tu newsletter.

Minimalismo al extremo le digo yo, Mientras más limpio tu proceso Mientras más limpio tu espacio Mientras más limpia tu casa, y tu casa digital Menos obstáculos tendrás Además de construir flujos de trabajo, espaciales y de relaciones Audita tus círculo, tu entorno, reutiliza, y tira todo lo demás. Paz mental, silencio, calma y foco

I'd suggest let it. It's always good to take a step back, ponder, or let your brain unwind. Procrastination is not always a bad thing if it leads to greater productivity. Doing half the job with 25% perfection is not the aim. Doing the best job possible when you feel in a fuller form is a better road to take.

First of all, focus on completing the task. It could be writing a long article or editing one. If you are writing some content, don't think too much about strict punctuation rules. Just get the words out first. Fix the minor aspects of punctuation later. For editing, you may have to come back to the article more than once and that is fine. Your focus should be on getting the ideas out/checking for major grammatical or writing style mistakes that can easily be spotted. Then, you can go about perfecting the article. If you are a writer, then get all the ideas out first on the screen/paper to ease the tension in your brain. Once you do that, your brain will feel relaxed and now, you can go about fine-tuning the piece in a leisurely manner.

I like to listen to upbeat music to find my rhythm because procrastination usually throws me off beat and it becomes difficult for me to get back in the groove easily. I start by creating a priority list. It usually starts with small, achievable tasks that can be completed within an hour. Once I check off half of the tasks from the list, I take a break and walk around the house, talk to people around or just look at a few funny videos, and the get back to the rest of the tasks (with music on, of course!)

Procrastination on one project can lead to progress on another. Instead of blaming your self, choose a task that excites you at that moment. The feeling of achievement completing one task will bring motivation to progress on the first one.

You can only end procrastination by not delaying your task any longer. It's a simple statement but for some, it can be hard to follow. What can work for you? Will power. You have to use your will power to start the clogged creative process again. Just start where you left off and focus on moving ahead first. Perfecting things comes later. For this, you have to set a routine. For example: I have to do this work from 7AM- 8AM and nothing else. But to set the routine, use your will power first.