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issue is not as large as you think and getting past it is easy. No
matter what the problem, find a way to move past it.

 Determine if your problem is anything you are able to ignore, get
help with or abandon all together. In many cases, the business
owner is simply too much of a perfectionist.

 Make up your mind to get started on the job that needs to be done
and decide to complete it.
 Break big tasks down into a series of smaller tasks and focus on
one tiny part at a time.

 Tell yourself that you want to do the job and you want to do it now.
It is even helpful to say it aloud sometimes.

 Take a moment to feel proud of yourself after completing each
small task and encourage yourself to continue.

 Set long-term goals that will give you something to look forward to
and use as motivation to proceed.

Use common sense to keep the lazy bug out of your ear. If you know
there is work that needs to be done, do it. Do not wait around until the
last minute.

Even if you operate your business out of your home, still set the alarm
and get out of bed as if you were leaving to go to work. Take a shower,
get dressed and put on your shoes. It is easier to be lazy if you lounge
around in pyjamas all day. Remember to make the bed as soon as you get
out of it, so it will not look quite as inviting if you must pass by it later in
the day. There are a number of things you can do to repel the lazy bug,
find what works for you and stick to it.

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