Title: Theory / Unimportant / Human / Get Motivated / Increase Expectancy
On every note of this deck, unless a note says otherwise:
Source: The Procrastination Equation by Piers Steel

Activity: Remember that Action is Required
NextAction: Briefly meditate on this: lack of effort guarantees failure.
Timestamp: March 2013
Notes: i.e., trying can't possibly run more risk of failure than not doing anything

Activity: Recognize Success
NextAction: Find a way to recognize your successes.
Timestamp: March 2013
Notes: Reward yourself for every small improvement. Keep a log. Achieve one goal after another at a steady pace.

Activity: Get Inspired
NextAction: Review your inspirations. Make them visible.
Timestamp: March 2013
Notes: Know what inspires you and why.

Activity: Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best
NextAction: What could go wrong? Make a backup plan.
Timestamp: March 2013
Notes: Draw on past experiences.

Activity: Accept Your Procrastination
NextAction: Meditate on this: you are human, procrastination is normal.
Timestamp: March 2013
Notes: Log your procrastination habits; be aware of them.

Activity: Mental Contrasting
NextAction: Compare the ideal state with your current state.
Timestamp: March 2013
Notes: Visualize and contrast the present and future.

Activity: Check Your Mindset
NextAction: Meditate on this: nothing is carved in stone; qualities and skills are cultivated through time and effort, not blind luck.
Timestamp: March 2013