How to do anything for 15 minutes!

By coachmac4

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Are you a great procrastinator? Do you enjoy crafts, hobbies, writing? Do you want to get your life organized? Do you want to get out of debt? All of these things you can accomplish if you will just make a pact to start a routine! You too can do anything you want in just 15 minutes a day.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy
Step1
The most important thing you can do to accomplish ANY goal is to take the first step! Decide what is it that you want to accomplish.
Step2
Write your goal down! This is a key for me-- to see it in writing. Make the goal measurable. If it is writing--say I will write 2 pages, or 10 pages a day. If it is cleaning or declutttering--I will declutter for 15 minutes a day. If it is scrapbooking or photography--set a goal that you will work on it 15 minutes a day.
Step3
3. Now set a routine that allows you to start on your goal with just 15 minutes a day. SET A TIMER! Get up 15 minutes earlier if you have to, BUT DO IT!
Step4
Work on your goal for just 15 minutes. I know this sounds like too little time, but be kind to yourself. You can extend your time later. The important thing is to START!
Step5
A habit develops after 21 days, so make up your mind that you will work on your goal 15 minutes a day for 21 days. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish in 15 minutes!!!!
Step6
At the end of the 21 days, take an inventory of what you have accomplished. Decide whether to increase your time or set a new goal. Anyone can work for 15 minutes at a time!!!

Tips & Warnings

  • WWW.Flylady.net is a great website that encourages and inspires.
  • This only works if you do it!!!

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pianistic

pianistic said

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on 5/25/2008 Great!

Lamonique

Lamonique said

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on 5/24/2008 Excellent advice.

onederland

onederland said

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on 5/24/2008 I live by the old adage, "Once begun is half done" :)

LNAngel

LNAngel said

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on 5/24/2008 Cute ideas! ;)

LNAngel

LNAngel said

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on 5/24/2008 Cute ideas! ;)

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