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What are the most effective ways to help clients overcome procrastination?

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Procrastination is a common challenge that many clients face in their personal and professional lives. It can lead to stress, anxiety, missed deadlines, poor performance, and low self-esteem. As a personal coach, you can help your clients overcome procrastination by using some effective strategies. In this article, you will learn about the causes of procrastination, the benefits of overcoming it, and the most effective ways to help your clients do so.

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1 Identify the causes of procrastination

The first step to help your clients overcome procrastination is to identify the underlying causes of their behavior. Procrastination can have different triggers, such as fear of failure, perfectionism, lack of motivation, boredom, overwhelm, or distraction. By asking your clients open-ended questions, listening actively, and reflecting on their responses, you can help them discover what is holding them back from taking action. This will also help you tailor your coaching approach to their specific needs and goals.

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Lara Sinanian, CPLHI

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Reminding them that tomorrow is never promised. You'll never know what type of phone calls you will receive. You might get that dreaded phone call that your loved one passed away. The one you leave behind is the one that has to pick up the pieces, try to adjust, try to move forward but it will be very hard. If you don't have your finances in order, you will definitely make their life harder and they have to push the restart button. It's your decision if you want to make your family's or loved one's life easy or hard.

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Sue Wilburn

Slayer of Self-Doubt and Career Limiting Mindsets for the Discouraged, Discontented and Disheartened; Career Change Clarifier and Dream Maker; Performance Expert, All Things Human Resources Consultant
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Absolutely agree getting to the root cause is important. Sometimes that is not as easy as it may sound. Ironically, I find any clients procrastinate on self-reflection, the very thing that would help them stop procrastinating. It is equally important to understand what looks like procrastination sometimes is not that at all. Thoughtful reflection before jumping into a decision is often the better choice. The key between coach and coachee is open and honest communication based on a sense of safety and well set professional boundaries.

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2 Highlight the benefits of overcoming procrastination

The second step to help your clients overcome procrastination is to highlight the benefits of taking action and completing their tasks. By focusing on the positive outcomes and rewards of overcoming procrastination, you can help your clients increase their motivation, confidence, and satisfaction. You can also help them visualize how they will feel and what they will achieve when they finish their tasks. For example, you can ask them to imagine how proud, relieved, or happy they will be when they accomplish their goals.

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Joe McClaran

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The benefits are worth the effort. Increased confidence that you can complete tasks in a timely manner. Knowing how to prioritize tasks helps both at work and in your personal life. Decreased stress worrying about completing on time.

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3 Break down large tasks into smaller steps

The third step to help your clients overcome procrastination is to break down large or complex tasks into smaller and more manageable steps. By doing this, you can help your clients reduce their overwhelm, increase their focus, and track their progress. You can also help them set realistic and specific deadlines for each step, and encourage them to celebrate their achievements along the way. For example, you can help them create a plan of action that outlines what they need to do, when they need to do it, and how they will reward themselves.

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4 Use the Pomodoro technique

The fourth step to help your clients overcome procrastination is to use the Pomodoro technique. This is a time management method that involves working on a task for 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break, and repeating this cycle four times before taking a longer break. By using this technique, you can help your clients improve their concentration, productivity, and quality of work. You can also help them avoid distractions, such as checking their phone, email, or social media, during their work sessions.

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5 Challenge negative thoughts and beliefs

The fifth step to help your clients overcome procrastination is to challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs that may prevent them from taking action. For example, some clients may procrastinate because they think they are not good enough, they will fail, or they will be judged by others. By using cognitive behavioral coaching techniques, you can help your clients identify, examine, and reframe their limiting thoughts and beliefs. You can also help them replace them with more positive and empowering ones that support their goals and actions.

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6 Provide accountability and support

The sixth and final step to help your clients overcome procrastination is to provide them with accountability and support. By doing this, you can help your clients stay on track, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals. You can also help them maintain their motivation, confidence, and commitment. For example, you can check in with your clients regularly, offer feedback and encouragement, remind them of their goals and benefits, and celebrate their successes. You can also help them find an accountability partner, such as a friend, colleague, or mentor, who can support them along the way.

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Joe McClaran

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Regular check-ins are important. You need an honest conversation to find the root cause for any slips. No one nails it on the first try. It takes consistent effort to break through procrastination.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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Joe McClaran

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I struggled with procrastination often, I still do sometimes. Carry around a pocket calendar with you. Write everything down with deadlines. Go as far as scheduling out every step of your day. You can do it.

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1 Identify the causes of procrastination

2 Highlight the benefits of overcoming procrastination

3 Break down large tasks into smaller steps

4 Use the Pomodoro technique

5 Challenge negative thoughts and beliefs

6 Provide accountability and support

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Identify the causes of procrastination

2 Highlight the benefits of overcoming procrastination

3 Break down large tasks into smaller steps

4 Use the Pomodoro technique

5 Challenge negative thoughts and beliefs

6 Provide accountability and support

7 Here’s what else to consider

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