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by Michael Mcgrath, Mic

Would you be interested in learning a simple, effective and easy to to try method for eliminating your tendency to procrastinate? If so, then prepare to become one of those elite individuals who always finishes what they start and someone who always gets the job done!

The first step to eliminating procrastination is to identify the things that need to be done. This should be approached on a daily basis. Start by making a simple list that outlines all the key actions you should take for the coming day in order to get the results you want.

Now go down your list and number them in order of importance. Beside the most important activities place the number 1 and beside the lesser important activities place the number 2, and depending on how large your list is you may want to include a number 3 category. That is, number 1 being the most important and number 2 being the second most important. Have at least two activities that fall into your number 1 category and at least two that fall into number 2 and number 3 categories.

Try to be realistic. When I first started using this method I would place up to 20 items on my to-do list. This was far too much. I had been a procrastinator all my life and to expect myself to complete a list of 20 to-do items was asking the impossible. I soon realised that if I started with a list of 4 or 6 things to do, I would complete all of them. Eventually I upgraded to an A4 size blank diary and almost everyday the pages are filled and tasks completed.

As best you can try varying the tasks and ensuring they are concerned with different areas of your life. This way you will stop yourself from becoming bored with monotonous tasks and you will also keep your motivation high as you see yourself moving forward in different areas.

On your list rearrange the items so that your number 1 priority activities are at the start, the next is your number 2 and so on. Leave a space next to the item and underneath it leave a few lines.

Once you have your list in numbered sequence write beside each one the best time of day for starting the activity. In this way you can stay focused on the jobs that you have decided are important. You also have a set time by which you must begin a task so that you do not put it off until the end of the day - when it probably won't get done!

Now ensure that you take each of your priority 1 items in turn and tick them off after you do it at the time you specified. Underneath jot some notes about how you feel now you have completed the task and overcome your procrastination tendency. Then reward yourself with a small treat. Anything that you feel is a small treat will do, whether it's just a cup of coffee, bit of chocolate or a piece of cake.

When you get to your number 2 activities and complete them follow the same procedure as above. Tick off each item in turn and jot down how you feel and any additional notes or comments. Ensure you give yourself a special treat after you complete this category. Chose a treat that you would not have under normal circumstances. Pick a treat that you only have occasionally at special events or the like. You have really broken through your procrastination and have made real strides in your development of your personal motivation. Keep in mind that it is usually the anticipation of the activity that causes you discomfort and not the activity itself. I find that once I start an activity it becomes relatively easy to finish it.

Also ensure you give yourself a break. Depending on the tasks you have set yourself give yourself a good break. Even if the tasks are not at all demanding it is always advisable to set, at least, a few minutes aside to rest and look over what you have achieved. A good time to do this is when you are rewarding yourself.

The plan/do/reward approach to eliminating procrastination works! Use it and you will soon be filling out and completing lists that right now would seem impossible for you to stick to and more importantly you will see the results of your action sin your life. The development of your personal motivation will be certain!

Every day, people open up their own home based businesses, in part because of the great convenience working at home provides. But for some home business owners, it's not long before they begin to long for more reasons to get out of the house. What they may not know is that owning a home based business does not restrict them to working from a home computer all the time. Mobile franchises allow you to work from home but also involve a good deal of on-site business done from the back of a company car, truck, or van as well, which gives the business owner a chance to get out on a regular basis. If taking a home business on the road is something you're interested in, take a look at the following mobile franchise opportunities.

AGR Diamond Tools USA

Franchisees with this business take care of clients within a certain territory, ensuring that they are constantly stocked with the best diamond tools in the US. The vast majority of all the business responsibilities are making stock deliveries to local clients, giving superior service, and maintaining good relations with all clientele.

Sparkle Wash

Another good opportunity, this is the world's leading power wash company. With an unrivalled degree of versatility and cleaning power, this company's services can easily provide a franchisee with a steady income and plenty of room for future expansion.

FiltaFry

You may not have heard of this type of business before, and it's one that most consumers don't know exists, but cleaning a restaurant's deep fryer and filtering out its oil is a profitable business. Equipped with everything in the back of the company van, franchisees make business deals with well known restaurant companies like Applebee's, Dunkin Donuts, and Johnny Rockets to regularly clean their equipment. Best of all, further business is not hard to find because potential clients already know that fryer cleaning services reduce wear on the machine, prolong oil life, and reduce health risks for customers and staff alike.

Monthly Coupons

Statistics indicate that 22.9mil local businesses are looking for ways to bring new customers through their doors, and this franchisor knows the secret to helping them make that happen: coupons. By designing a monthly book of local coupons and mailing it to residents in a given region, client businesses get increased traffic and sales. The franchise owner's responsibility is to build relationships with regional businesses who will pay to put their coupons in the book. Aside from that, the franchisor takes care of all production and mailing. It's that easy.

Maid to Perfection

Unlike the average cleaning franchise, in-home maid service is just the beginning with this work from home business. They call it the "cross-market service concept": the idea that adding a variety of different services designed for different types of clients is good for business. It makes a lot of sense; if you provide maid service, carpet cleaning, and janitor services, your client base expands dramatically. Depending on what level of commitment a franchisee is willing to make, there is room to grow and manage your business with clients ranging all the way from homeowners to office managers, and with the white-glove service provided in all cases, any client will be happy with the work.

Doody Calls

Since 2000, this business has been scooping dog doo all over the US. It may be a thankless job, but for one, someone has to do it, and for two, it pays handsomely. As the manager of this franchise, the franchisee oversees daily operations, finds more residential homes and apartment complexes to service, and makes sure that his teams are keeping to their routes and delivering the best service they can to existing clients. What makes this business so successful is that it addresses the epitome of recurring needs: pet waste. This means that business never ends.

NOVUS Glass

When a car windshield or window is chipped, cracked, or damaged, there are very few businesses you can call to come handle it for you on-site, and NOVUS Glass is one of the best. One of the most recognizable names in the auto glass industry, NOVUS Glass gives franchisees what few businesses can: instant recognition, anywhere, as well as the potential to expand beyond glass. If a franchisee sees fit, there are options to grow into a mobile franchise that also provides scratch removal, spray-in bed liners, headlamp service, window tinting, and a variety of other services, as well as all the training and support to make the most of whatever business the franchisee ends up creating.

There are plenty of mobile business opportunities to choose from, depending on what kind of business would excite you the most. Whatever your choice, you can be sure that running your own home based business does not mean you have to spend all your time in your home office if you don't want to. So select your mobile franchise, get behind the wheel, and get out into the world with your own home business.

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