Stuck in procrastination mode? 5 tips to get you 'unstuck'

Merlin Mann is one of my favourite Mac enthusiasts! He has written numerous books, and has a regular column in the New York Times (I think).

Here are 5 great tips to help you get 'unstuck' if you're struggling to get those creative juices flowing - I don't know about other writers and bloggers, but I often find that I struggle to find anything creative and worthwhile to write. Well, here are a few tips for us:

Here are five great tips from Merlin Mann of 43 Folders on "getting unstuck" when you are procrastinating or don't know how to move forward.

Hack your way out of writer’s block - “Literally. Put five completley random words on a piece of paper. Write five more words. Try a sentence. Could be about anything. A block ends when you start making words on a page.”

Solve problems by writing a note to yourself - “Seriously, open up your email program, type in your own email address, then choose a brilliant subject line that perfectly encapsulates your particular problem.”

Do a fast “mind-sweep” - “And as long as you let that stuff accumulate as chunky deposits on the edges of your perception, it’s very unlikely it’ll get done since — well — they won’t get done until they’re been captured and properly started, right?”

Cringe-Busting your TODO list - “Per cringe item, think honestly about why you’re freaked out about it. Seriously. What’s the hang-up? (Fear of failure? Dreading bad news? Angry you’re already way overdue?)”

Patching your personal suck - “Every patch that fails teaches you a little something that might come in handy some day. Mistakes, as they say, can be a buddhist gift.”

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[Jen Tyler]

I'm always stuck in procrastination mode. I'll take a look at this list later and let you know if its helpful...