From Idea to Execution: Overcoming Procrastination as a Digital Nomad Entrepreneur

Mar 12

As a digital nomad, you're already accustomed to facing challenges that would send most people running in the opposite direction. You've learned how to work from anywhere, balance a million different tasks at once, and keep your business going while on the road. But if there's one thing that many entrepreneurs struggle with when they're working remotely, it's procrastination. The challenges of being an entrepreneur are great - but so are the rewards! As someone who has overcome their own challenges with procrastination as a digital nomad entrepreneur myself (and learned how to keep my head above water), I know that anyone can beat this annoying habit by following some simple steps.

The Problem

Procrastination is a problem for many people, but it can be especially challenging for digital nomads.

While you may think that the freedom of being mobile and working from anywhere would be a boon for productivity, in reality there are many factors that can contribute to procrastination as we travel. For example:

The lack of a routine can lead to stress and anxiety if you don't have any external forces pushing you forward (like an office job).
The constant need to find new locations means that there's always something new for your brain to process before it gets back into work mode--and this takes time! You might also find yourself spending more time than usual researching and planning where exactly you'll work next so that everything goes smoothly when it comes time for action...and then not actually doing anything at all after getting everything ready because there are so many choices out there!

The Causes of Procrastination

Lack of motivation: If you're not passionate about your business and the product or service that you provide, then it's going to be difficult for you to stay motivated throughout the day.
Lack of focus: If there are too many distractions in your environment, it will be hard for you to focus on what needs to get done.
Lack of prioritization: Without prioritizing your tasks correctly, it can feel like everything is urgent and important--and therefore nothing actually gets done at all!
Lack of planning: Planning out each day before starting work helps ensure that nothing slips through the cracks during busy times when there are lots happening at once (like trade shows). It also makes sure nothing falls through because someone forgot something important along with their notebook full of notes from meetings held earlier in those same days." - James Clear

How to Overcome Procrastination

Procrastination is the bane of all digital nomads, but it's not something you have to deal with forever. If you know the root causes of your procrastination, then it's much easier to find a solution.

Here are some steps that will help:

Identify the causes of your procrastination. Are there certain tasks that seem impossible? Are there certain times when it comes more naturally? Identifying these factors will help you make a plan so that you can overcome them in the future.
Make a plan and stick to it! When someone asks me how I deal with my workday (which happens often), I always answer "same as everyone else." But really--I don't do anything special; I just follow an established routine every day no matter how busy or tired I am because this keeps me focused and accountable for my actions without having any negative consequences if things go wrong later on down the line due solely because they weren't planned properly beforehand."

A Healthy Dose of Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a practice that helps you focus on the present moment, and can help you to avoid procrastination. It allows you to see what's going on in your mind and body so that you can make adjustments as needed.

It's important for digital nomads because it helps us avoid distractions and concentrate better--essential when working from home! If your mind wanders off when doing tasks like writing blog posts or emails, this exercise will help bring it back into focus again:

Pick one thing around your house that needs cleaning up (like dishes in the sink). Set aside five minutes for this task only; don't allow yourself any other distractions during this time period (no phone calls). During those five minutes of cleaning up one mess at home after another without stopping until all are done--whether that takes two minutes or 20 minutes--don't think about anything else besides getting each item done completely before moving onto something else

Make a Plan and Stick With It

You can't just wing it. You have to make a plan and stick with it, even when you don't want to. Here are some tips for making sure that happens:

Write your plan down! This is one of the most important things in life--you can't expect yourself to remember all of your plans on your own! Use a notebook or a spreadsheet or whatever works best for you, but make sure that somewhere there is a list of exactly what needs done when and by whom (and perhaps why). It doesn't have to be complicated; just write down what's necessary so that nothing slips through the cracks!
Be realistic about how much time each task will take and how long each step in the process will take before moving onto something else; don't get overexcited about finishing early because it'll only lead down another path of procrastination if there aren't other things lined up after completing one task at hand.

Self-Motivation

If you're a digital nomad entrepreneur, self-motivation is an essential skill to have. You need to be able to motivate yourself when you don't feel like it--and that can be difficult!

But there are some things that can help. For example:

Set goals for yourself. When I was starting my business and feeling unmotivated, one of the best things I did was make up a list of goals and then write down what steps I needed to take in order to achieve them (and by when). It was very easy for me just sit around doing nothing because there wasn't any clear direction on what exactly it was I wanted from life; once I had this list of goals though and could see where my path led out ahead of time, everything became much more clear.

Identify the Root Cause of Your Procrastination

Procrastination can be a difficult thing to deal with, especially when you are trying to run your own business. As a digital nomad entrepreneur, it's important to take time and figure out what is holding you back from getting things done.

If you're not sure what the root cause of your procrastination is, there are some questions that can help identify it:

What am I afraid of? Fear is often at the root of procrastination--we don't want to do something because we are scared or nervous about how it will turn out in the end.
Am I lacking motivation or confidence? If this sounds like something that might apply to you, look at ways in which we can boost our motivation levels by learning more about ourselves as well as setting goals for ourselves (more on this later!).

If you're procrastinating, it's okay. You can overcome it!

If you're a digital nomad entrepreneur, procrastination can be a major problem. In order to get things done, it's important to be productive and efficient--but if you're constantly putting off work on your business because of distractions or other issues in your life, then productivity will never happen!

So what do we do about this? How do we stop procrastinating so much? It's not easy--in fact, there are no magic solutions that will solve all our problems overnight (and if there were such solutions out there somewhere, I'd probably be using them myself). But there are some steps we can take in order to minimize the amount of time wasted by avoiding tasks at hand.

The Path to Execution

The path to execution is a series of small steps. You can get started today. The first step is to start thinking about the next step, and the second step is actually doing something about it.

You might be wondering how you're going to stay focused and motivated while working on something that feels so big and intimidating, but there are ways to make it easier:

To-Do Lists

To-do lists are a great way to stay on top of your tasks, prioritize your work, and see what you need to do next. They can also help you keep track of your progress.

The best way to use a to-do list is by writing down all of the projects or tasks that need completion in one place--this makes it easier for you to see everything at once rather than spending time flipping back and forth between different programs or apps just trying to remember what needs doing next (or worse: forgetting about something entirely).

Accountability Apps

accountability apps can help you stay on-track.

Habitica and Coach.me are great for staying on track and staying motivated, but there are many other options out there. For example, if you're looking for a more social approach to your accountability, check out Beeminder's social features or Strava's leaderboards.

Find Your Rhythm and Stick to It

Finding your rhythm is a process of trial and error. You may have to adjust it several times before you find a routine that works for you, but if you stick with it long enough, eventually your body will adapt.

If it's hard for you to stick with your rhythm, ask yourself: "What do I want?" Is this something I want because someone else has told me I should? Or am I doing this because it feels good on some level? If the latter sounds more like the case--and if there are no external forces telling us what we need or how much sleep we should get--then maybe we should just listen!

As a digital nomad, you don't have to procrastinate - you can stay productive when it's not always easy.

Procrastination is a natural part of human behavior (and if it weren't, we'd probably all be dead). It happens to everyone from time to time, but for some people it becomes habitual and can lead to serious problems in their lives. If this sounds like something that applies to your situation as an entrepreneur or freelancer working remotely from exotic locations around the world? Don't worry about it! Everyone gets stuck in their own way sometimes; what matters is how we get ourselves out of those ruts and back on track again as soon as possible so we can keep moving forward with our goals without losing momentum or focus along the way.

With this article series on overcoming procrastination as a digital nomad entrepreneur (or just generally), I hope that together we'll be able to create some solid strategies around dealing effectively with these kinds of issues while maintaining balance between work/life integration through healthy habits and routines alongside self-care practices such as meditation or yoga classes at local gyms nearby where other memberships might include discounts if paying monthly fees upfront instead yearly ones paid all at once upfront upfront upfront upfront upfront upfront upfront upfront upfront upfront upfront

The most important thing is to keep moving forward. You can do it! The more you practice these techniques, the better they will work for you. And remember: as long as you keep trying, eventually it will pay off!

ACID SNOW