Overcoming Procrastination and Your Internet Marketing Success

Hi folks! I hope that it is ok for me to submit this article that I wrote recently for publication in an online ezine. If not, PLEASE let me know, and I'll remove it. I just feel that this nasty little bug called "Procrastination" is fairly common here in Internet Marketing Land. I've edited it somewhat for our audience here, but it is based on my original article and my own experiences, published under my full name, Kathleen Tremblay - I know that you can view it at eZineArticles.com - which will prove my authorship. I do hope the idea helps someone out there!

It turns out that I had received an email from a very down-to-earth publisher in the self-help industry who admitted to me that he had procrastinated about getting back to me on a specific topic, and it occurred to me that I've procrastinated on occasion myself! We can all laugh at the old jokes, "Seize the day tomorrow," or "Never put off today that which you can put off tomorrow."
 
But the truth is, procrastination is the enemy to your home business or internet marketing success. Frankly, it has been my own personal demon, and I am determined to oust it! I am guessing that the folks here at Better Networker would agree that this is something we should be on guard against! Because, realistically, if we are to achieve success, we must find and apply strategies for overcoming procrastination.
 
What is it they say? "The best thing about working for yourself is that you have no one telling you what to do." And what's the worst thing about working for yourself? "The worst thing about working for yourself is that you have no one telling you what to do!"
 
So... Here is my idea that I hope will help you improve your odds of entrepreneurial success - whether you are in a traditional home business or you are seeking internet marketing success. The technique is simple. Really! It is! I have done it myself, and it works.
 
The next time you feel like you are procrastinating or otherwise not moving forward in your home business or internet marketing strategies, take out a few pieces of paper, and a file folder. Label the file folder "Procrastination Dissolvers."
 
At the top of the paper, write the heading: "Brainstorming Procrastination Dissolvers." Now, brainstorm and write a list of as many activities you can think of that, while not at the top of your priority list of things to do to promote your home business or internet marketing venture, will still - in some way - be considered progress or forward movement towards your goals. Here are some examples:
·       Read and comment on blogs related to my home business (remember to avoid comment spam!)
·       Read and comment on articles related to my internet marketing strategies
·       Investigate new ways to advertise
·       Review different marketing strategies for my product
·       Review competitors' pay-per-click campaigns
·       Find and list new keywords
·       Read or listen to a motivational book or audio
·       Find and add new related blogs to "Favorites."
 
You get the idea.
 
Now, take another sheet of paper and label it "Procrastination Dissolved!" This sheet should have 4 columns. The first column can be the "Date," followed by "Time Spent," followed by "Activity Description," and finally "Results."
 
Store these sheets, along with some blank paper for future work. The next time you feel stuck or are procrastinating, take out this file, and choose one of the activities you have listed.
 
Then, work on that activity.
 
Finally, when you have had enough of that activity, record what you did on the "Procrastination Dissolved" page, when you did it, how much time you spent on it, and any results you may have noticed upon completion.
 
The result of any given activity may be as simple as, "Got a great idea for an ad - Have written it down."
 
Overcoming procrastination may not always be easy, but it really is critical to your home business or internet marketing success. Hopefully this little exercise was helpful to you!
 
Have a great day!