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One bad habit to have is disorganization.
Nothing boosts confidence like ridding oneself of unsupportive, bad habits. A person needs to replace any habit that prevents productivity and happiness. However, in business and in one's career, there are four habits in particular that need special attention. The four habits that affect careers are:
1. Procrastination
2. Disorganization
3. Overscheduling
4. Guilt
These habits, if left ignored, will run rampant not just in a person’s career but also in her personal life. In my experience, these habits affect many people for some of the same reasons. For the next few articles, each habit will be explored. This article will give brief descriptions of each.
1. Procrastination – This is the act of avoiding situations or tasks because they are uncomfortable, unpleasant or simply not fun. People who procrastinate operate from the feeling of "I don't want to," instead of completing what needs to be done. For example, a person may procrastinate because she simply does not feel like completing a specific task. Others may procrastinate because of the “thrill” of completing a task at the last minute. A person can put a muzzle on procrastination by creating goals with a timeline and following it.
2. Disorganization – For some, organization is a natural expression of self. For others, disorganization is. People are disorganized because they lack a system to organize their work and home life. Organization takes preparation and planning. People who are disorganized fail to plan and implement workable solutions in their lives. Disorganization in the work place can cause embarrassment and inefficiency. In order to combat disorganization, a person needs to change the way she thinks about it.
3. Overscheduling – People who tend to over-schedule have a tendency to be late or overwhelmed. Overschedulers believe they can do it all without prioritizing what is more important. At work, these people value quantity over quality. The truth is, more is sometimes less. Learn to say "no" and focus on quality work. The work will begin to stand out.
4. Guilt – This habit comes in many different forms. Unfortunately it is a friend to many women, especially mothers. However, it does affect men also. This person wants to be perfect for everybody and every situation and doesn't want to disappoint anyone. Usually this person over-commits herself and has not found a balance between what works and what doesn't. Guilt is pervasive when a person cannot live up to unrealistic goals. Lose the guilt by writing down one goal. Create a timeline to reach that goal. On an index card write down the reason you have the goal. Put it in a prominent place. Whenever guilt is presence, re-read the card.
For the next few articles, we will look at the pros and cons of these habits and how confidence or lack thereof affects one's success. By increasing one's confidence, she increases the chances to replace her bad habits with good ones.
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