If you don’t want to wait until you’re hanging off a cliff before you let go (only to discover you’re just a few inches off the ground), here’s a tool to overcome procrastination and propel you to take action.
PARTNER by contacting a trusted friend or co-worker who has a project to complete, too, for an Accountability Sandwich.
What’s this? It’s a technique to receive support to take action. For example, one person may want help to focus on cleaning the desk and another on doing a task.
Steps to take are simple:
- Set a time in advance to contact each other by phone or email to start your projects.
- Contact each other at that time. The purpose is to say a quick hi, specifically state what you plan to accomplish and set a time to check back.
- Take action on your project.
- Check back at the appointed time with your updates by phone or email.
- If you’re incomplete, set another time to do the work and check back.
Once I organized my office, in spite of watching TV and taking a nap after the first call. I wasn’t about to report I gave up so, with a late start, I took action. Momentum kicked in before the second call. Although past the check in time, I enthusiastically accomplished my goal by night’s end.
TIP #3: Stop trying to do everything yourself. Ask for and receive quality support through PARTNERING by using an Accountability Sandwich, a technique that’s fun, inspires action and works.
July 13, 2010 at 7:02 AM |
This is a great tip. Thanks for sharing it. I’ve never heard of the term “Accountability Sandwich” before. I love it!
My latest post discusses taking action as well. I hope it helps.
http://betterlifecoaching.wordpress.com/2010/07/13/wait-or-create/
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