The Unschedule

On page 111 of Overcoming Procrastination by Neil Fiore, "The important thing is that you got started. When you've overcome inertia, you've gotten yourself beyond the most difficult part. Sometimes "getting started" is enough to get it finished as well. The act of starting reveals the real work you must do, rather than the work of avoiding what has been feared. As you face that fear you see tat there is only work, difficult perhaps, but not the multiple worries and anxieties you imagined."

How to use the unschedule: (page 119)

1. Schedule only:

- previously committed time such as meals, sleep, meetings

-free time, recreation, leisure reading

-socializing

-health activities such as swimming, running, tennis

-routine structured eventss such as commuting time, classes, medical appointments

2. Fill in your unschedule with work on projects only after you have completed at least one half hour

3. take credit only for periods of work that represent at least thirty minutes of uninterrupted work

4. reward yourself with a break or a change to a more enjoyable task after each period worked

5. kep track of the number of wuality hours worked each day and each week

6. always leave at least one full day a week for recreation and any small chores you wish to take care of

7. before deciding to go to a recreational activity or social commitment, take time out for just thirty minutes of work on your project

8. focus on starting

9. think small

10. keep starting. finishing will take care of itself

11. never end down