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Next time you recognize yourself procrastinating in one of these ways, think again. There are times when the way an activity is set up can make a big difference to your approach.
In those instances, it is even more useful to have some general tactics to try to remedy procrastination. Once the five minutes is up, stop and reassess.
After awhile, the momentum of beginning the task will carry you forward. During the day, set goals and rewards.
Each time you hit a goal, you earn the reward: Make sure you select a time to review your progress and adjust your targets accordingly. Sometimes, when you find yourself buried with work, you feel upset with yourself for not having started earlier. Because we all need a pat on the back from time to time. Here are five ways to do just that.
These are great resources for whenever you're in need of encouragement. From a heartfelt thank-you email you received to a big contract you secured, create a folder on your computer where you save those personal wins. While I'm not one to encourage dwelling on the past, when it's done in a positive way, it can be a great boost for your confidence. You've proven you're great at your job, so don't let insecurities cloud your judgment. Denial can inhibit your ability to see clearly.
Incorporate fun times with your spouse into your schedule on a regular basis. Enjoy a weekly date night together whenever possible to connect face-to-face through fun conversations and activities that build emotional intimacy between you. Be vigilant in protecting your marriage from sexual immorality that can damage or destroy it.
Every day, ask the Holy Spirit to help you grow in both inward purity the things you think about and feel and outward purity the things you choose to do and choose not to do.
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Take precautions to limit how often you encounter the temptation to sin, such as by: Deal with sexual temptation and your failures as they happen to prevent yourself from sinking deeper into them. Be honest, transparent, and accountable. Confess your sins, embrace the forgiveness that God offers you, and rely on him to strengthen you moving forward.
Choose to keep investing time and energy into making your marriage better, no matter what. Keep in mind that your marriage can be as good as you decide it will be, as long as your spouse chooses to work with you to keep improving it. Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you and your spouse to give each other love, forgiveness, and grace every day.
Submitted by Sam on January 25, - Repeated failure also doesn't always guarantee that a person will do better 'next time', or indeed, that there will even be another next time. These are great resources for whenever you're in need of encouragement. Submitted by alexanderthegreat on May 17, - 9: After a little time passing, you'll likely see how what you thought was a big deal was quickly forgotten. Next time you recognize yourself procrastinating in one of these ways, think again. Never give up on your marriage, because God can do anything with it — with God all things are possible.