Accountability thread for freelance procrastinators - anyone?

[Runningoverthefields]

I've made a resolution to become more productive in my working hours - and then to switch off the computer sometimes and take a proper break.

Anyone want to join me?

We could check in on the thread each time we're going to start a work 'sprint' (eg in the next 30 minutes I'm going to do task xyz) and then check in when task is done. Or we could just check in every time we feel our attention wandering during the day to say 'drifted off for a second there, right now, I'm going back to do xyz') and let each other know whether we achieved it. Or we could swap any tips for staying productive... whatever everyone would find useful.

For me this is partly about getting more work done, but it's also about stopping work on time. Sometimes I procrastinate all day and then don't go to the gym because 'I really must finish this work off', or check email over the weekend because I feel guilty that I didn't work hard enough in my work hours.

Maybe I'm the only one who struggles with staying motivated through the day when being my own boss and with working from home. But I suspect not

Or maybe this thread already exists and I've missed it???

To kick off - I am now going to send 10 emails chasing clients for feedback/payment/paperwork and then I'll come back and say 'DONE'

Primal - I envy your workload. Good luck!

I'm really looking forward to next week when we can all begin in earnest. My DC don't go back till Thursday, I'm counting the days! It's been lovely having them here though. But I NEED to FOCUS.

Anyone read motivating books? I thought I'd start doing my Anthony Robbins motivational CD course. It's meant to be great but I've even procrastinated on that.

hello everyone, I shall be dropping in tomorrow if that is ok? I have a project I have been putting off for literally weeks! It's getting slightly embarrassing with that particular client.

that said I am pretty much on top of most other things so I have no excuses....

Whatsgoing - I love a good motivational book but like yourself with the Tony Robbins, I have had issues getting started on them!

I am trying to give myself a bit of an easier time of late so when I don't manage things I'm not beating myself up.

I've also realised the value of working in different places to get motivated - library, coffee shop, back home for a bit etc. Seems to help me get things done I wouldn't normally.

see you tomorrow people, may it be a day of extreme productivity!!

I'm editing today - with a baby sleeping on my chest and the rest of the kids on consoles (sure I'll feel guilty about that later!)

Think I have made a decision to invest my tax credits in 10 hours of babysitting every week. I have to be realistic - and stop pretending that I can magic productive time out of gaps in the day.

I actually feel a bit mad today - paperwork, invoicing and twitter chat this morning in dispersed with uniform shopping, laundry, name tapes and refereeing the fights over the computer

Roll on thursday and school - i can't take much more!

sorry to hear that fauxfox, sounds like a tough start to the week!!

my workload has gone slightly mental too, and I was on top of it for a change...! that said at least I have something in the pipeline.

fingers crossed this week is a relatively chilled one!!

No procrasination here, but we've acquired a kitten which is going to make working a bit more interesting I think - and I have loads to do!