ACT is a simple method for overcoming procrastination and making real progress on any difficult challenge or problem. Use this to get things done and make progress on your dreams.
ACT stands for: Attitude Chunking Timing It can be used to complete a single difficult task, or to plan a large project. Here's how it works:
A = Attitude
When it comes to achieving their dreams, many people allow themselves to wallow too much in uncertainty, doubt or fear. As a result, they experience resistance and keep procrastinating. Therefore, the first step of any project is to enter a positive mindset about the goal or task. I keep myself positive and energized throughout the day by doing frequent energy reboots. That’s the first thing I do in the ACT process. C = Chunking You can accomplish anything step by step. When we aren't making progress on our dreams, it's simply because we aren't consistently taking steps forward. "Chunking" doesn’t come naturally to our way of thinking. We feel doubt or fear or uncertainty about anything because we haven’t taken the step to “chunk it down”, in other words, to write out the specific steps needed to accomplish the project. To write down specifically what we need to do? Such a simple but miraculous process to achieve clarity. Even something seemingly simple like “write a blog post” can be chunked down to soothe our fears and make it feel more doable:
You can get even more specific about any step, to make it feel more doable. In other words, anything can be chunked down further to help you feel more confident. Baby steps! For example, what if “jot down 3 ideas” feels hard for someone to do? Chunk it down further:
What you don't even know what the next steps are? Chunk down how you'll find out:
What task or project are you fearful about, or procrastinating on? Try chunking it down right now. T = Timing Now get specific about when you’ll take each step. Plan the steps into your calendar so that you can see how it fits into your schedule. If it’s a task you’re doing right now, then Timing means to put approximate boundaries for how long you’ll spend on each step:
ACT to Build Your Business If you dream of having a successful authentic business, try the ACT method:
What is it you want to accomplish? Try the ACT process today. I’d love to know how it goes for you, or if you have any questions. |
George Kao is a Marketing Coach for small business owners, especially solopreneurs such as Coaches and Mentors. He focuses on ethical & effective ways to grow one's platform and build true livelihood.
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