WHAT ARE YOU PUTTING OFF

Procrastination is a stumbling block for about 1/4 of North Americans.

There are measurable consequences that include higher stress, increased cortisol, insomnia, depression, anxiety, financial and career setbacks.

My neighbor Karen Taylor who works at Peace Arch Hospital shared how often she has seen a lawyer show up before or after an operation to finalize a Will - now that's expensive service.

Build your back-up plan now before you need it.

Here are 7 simple steps to overcome procrastination that actually work:

1) Bite-Sized Tasks, 2) Most Dreaded First, 3) Use Rewards, 4) Reduce Decisions, 5) The 2-Minute Rule, 6) The 70% Rule, 7) Optimize Your Space.