7 Steps To Beat Procrastination & Live Your Bucket List Life

7 Steps To Beat Procrastination & Live Your Bucket List Life

November 20, 20232 min read

PROCRASTINATION...I have battled this for years. What about you?

Perhaps you dream of traveling the world, starting your own business, or learning a new skill, but you keep procrastinating, letting precious time slip away. It's time to break free from the chains of procrastination and start living your version of your Bucket List Life. In this blog, I explore seven actionable steps to help you overcome procrastination, achieve your goals, and embrace a life filled with adventure, growth, and fulfillment.

Step 1: Recognize the problem:

To embark on your Bucket List Life, you must first acknowledge and understand how procrastination is holding you back. Reflect on the tasks and dreams you've been putting off and the impact it has on your overall happiness and fulfillment.

Step 2: Set clear goals:

Define your Bucket List Life by setting clear and inspiring goals that align with your passions and values. Create specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that serve as the milestones on your journey.

Step 3: Prioritize and create a schedule:

Prioritize the activities that will bring you closer to your Bucket List Life and create a schedule that reflects your priorities. Dedicate focused time to these tasks and ensure they have a prominent place in your daily or weekly routine.

Step 4: Tackle perfectionism:

Perfectionism often fuels procrastination. Embrace the idea that perfection is an unattainable standard and focus instead on progress and growth. Accept that taking imperfect action is better than waiting for the perfect moment.

Step 5: Break it down:

Big dreams can be overwhelming, leading to procrastination. Break down your goals into smaller, actionable steps. By focusing on one step at a time, you'll experience a sense of accomplishment and move closer to living your Bucket List Life.

Step 6: Manage time effectively:

Master the art of time management to make the most of your days. Experiment with techniques like the Pomodoro Technique or time-blocking to increase productivity and maintain focus. Use your time intentionally and guard it against distractions that hinder progress.

Step 7: Eliminate distractions:

Identify and eliminate the distractions that tempt you away from pursuing your dreams. Create an environment conducive to productivity and minimize the influence of digital distractions and unnecessary noise. Protect your time and energy by setting boundaries and prioritizing what truly matters.

Procrastination can prevent us from living our Bucket List Life, but by following these seven steps, you can overcome this hurdle and embrace a life of adventure, growth, and fulfillment. Recognize the problem, set clear goals, prioritize your time, tackle perfectionism, break tasks down, manage time effectively, and eliminate distractions. Your dreams are within reach, and it's time to take action. Start today and live your version of your Bucket List Life—one filled with experiences, achievements, and memories that will last a lifetime.


How do you go with procrastination? Drop a comment below as I'd ❤️ to know...

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