14 ways you can overcome procrastination

April 13, 2017

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This article, authored or featuring insights by Jen Kelchner, was originally published on Forbes.com. As a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Jen is known for her thought leadership on workplace culture, future-focused leadership, and human-centric transformation.

14 ways you can overcome procrastination

The deadline is looming. You know that you have a list of things you need to tackle, but you can’t seem to find the mental energy. Or, perhaps you settle in to work on a project, only to find a myriad of distractions keeping you from getting anywhere.

There are a lot of solutions to procrastination, from finding the right times for your mind to engage in creative work to dividing a job into smaller tasks in order to avoid being overwhelmed by the complexity. Below, 14 members of Forbes Coaches Council share what works for them, and why.

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Find Your Flow And Stay In It 

Knowing how and when you work best can eliminate the problem of procrastination and lack of focus. Determine what time of day you do your best thinking or are most creative. Avoid booking meetings during those hours if possible, so that you can maximize your productivity and focus. Staying in your flow will increase performance and productivity. – Jen Kelchner

 

This article has a mention by Jen Kelchner or is authored by Jen Kelchner and was originally posted on Forbes.com. Jen Kelchner is a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council and frequently writes on leadership and the workplace.

Thank you for taking the time to explore these ideas with me.

I hope they inspire you to lead with foresight and purpose.

Jen Kelchner is a globally recognized authority in open culture, leadership transformation, and visionary strategy. As The Executive Alchemist, she guides leaders and innovators through pivotal transitions, aligning bold visions with adaptive frameworks. At the core of her work lies Quantum Alchemical Systems™ (QAS), a groundbreaking methodology that integrates foresight, human-centric innovation, and strategic execution to drive transformative impact. With a legacy of thought leadership, including foundational contributions to The Open Organization, Jen empowers leaders to create systems that thrive in complexity and redefine the future.

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