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Tips On How To Stop Procrastinating

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By  Scott Pfeiffer

So many Australians put off purchasing an investment property until it's simply too late and they are left living on a barely adequate superannuation income. This doesn't have to be you. Here are our tips on how to conquer fear, stop procrastinating, and begin providing for your financial future today.

Write down your goal and give yourself a deadline

e.g. "I will purchase an investment property by 1st July 2014". A goal without a deadline can be put off indefinitely.
 

Break your goal into small pieces

If your goal feels daunting, break it into manageable, bite-sized steps. Remember, you don’t have to know every step of the way; just the next few steps immediately ahead. Your next steps will become obvious as you move along. Pfeiffer Property can help you with each of these steps.
 

Visualize the future you want

Picture yourself celebrating what you’ve accomplished. Imagine those who love you most celebrating your success as well!
 

Control your fear

Fear is a powerful emotion that can keep us mired in excuses. Yet, by focusing on what you don’t want, you can harness it in your favour. So, write down how you will feel a year from now if you do nothing. Be brave and really honest with yourself about the cost of continued inaction. After all, if  nothing changes, nothing changes!
 

Build accountability

Enlist a support team or an accountability partner. Set up a time to check-in regularly and let them know ways in which they can help. For instance, to remind you of past accomplishments, and why you set about making these changes in the first place. Pfeiffer Property would love to be part of your support team!
 

Reward progress

Set up a reward system to ensure you celebrate progress and small successes as you go along. Whether a fun activity with friends, or a treat for yourself, make it something that acknowledges your progress and effort.
 

Act bravely daily. Starting today!

Commit to stepping out of your comfort zone at least once per day. Beginning today – before your fear-laden excuses, disguised as sheer laziness, kick in again! It can be something really small. After all, it doesn’t matter how fast you are going, so long as you are stepping forward in a direction that inspires you. So take that first step, then another, then another... after all – life rewards action!
 

 
Start your investment journey now!

Pfeiffer Property is a complete property investment professional advisory company. We help with goal setting, finance, property selection and we support our clients throughout the process of purchasing an investment property and beyond. From decades in the business, we have developed a tested network of property experts including mortgage brokers, accountants, builders, property managers and financial advisers. You can relax knowing all your bases are covered.

 

Book your consultation with Scott today for a friendly and completely obligation-free chat about how you can use residential property to provide for your long term future.