Stop Procrastinating with the 'SET UP' Technique

[@Erinmayhenry]

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[@roullaandary3284]

@erinmayhenry Hi! Love you and your content as always I like all your vids before I even start watching them cause I know they’ll be killer like your confidence 😉😂 I’d love you know where you got your bar cart and the contents that are on it? And the plant? Starting to get into that vibe and can’t really find what I’m looking for xx

[@candiceparker9127]

I think the reason why this works well is because when you set yourself up previously, you get the "mundane" tasks out the way, the decision making tasks, in a space where you don't need to expend energy that much, and then when you have to go and do the main task, you've saved up all your energy and you can give it your best. (not sure if it makes sense) but this is what I think anyway :) and I love doing the same although I can get better at it! so far the biggest things for me is to make sure my mornings are smooth and that dinner is easy, so I set those two things up for the day every day. Packing lunch the night before and planning meals + groceries a week ahead. Its saved me so much stress over the last few months and so I actually have more energy to spend on important tasks like my marriage and business.

[@DIYAlex]

I have been doing this lately too, I just had no idea it had a name! I love the idea of being more intentional about it. I also think this concept is great when you don't want to do something because it's already half way done. For example, if I'm thinking about getting takeout, but the ingredients for dinner are already sitting on the counter, how could I not just go ahead and make dinner? I would have to put everything away if I chose takeout anyway. Thanks for this tip!!

[@christinamariemoney]

I am SO ready for a productive day after watching this Erin! Thank you for always giving me that extra boost of motivation i need :) So much love from Canada! xo

[@Erinmayhenry]

I am so glad you are ready to take action babe! All of the love to you!! x

[@sylviakazan1433]

Erin, I really feel this is a way to tackle jobs. It prevents me from talking myself out tasks. Thanks Enjoy you videos!

[@MsSameerahA]

This does work for me, makes it easier for me to do the tasks that I don’t like doing.

[@Erinmayhenry]

Yep! Break those tasks down!

[@alexisyates28]

I’m a lawyer and use this all the time to tackle difficult tasks, I would say review the documents and hand write the changes as the set up and the the easy completion is just typing it all up. Or drafting vs editing or researching vs writing

[@Erinmayhenry]

Thats awesome!!

[@shj16968youtuization]

Erin. Your a Genius!!!! So practical and simple. 😊

[@mindfullyinjuredlena]

Such a nice idea! Because of an injury, I’ve heard about this before but it’s really nice that you’re talking about it because now I thought about it again because of it and I’ll try to learn to use it even more 😍😍 thx for the tip! Always helpful to watch your videos cheers

[@TechWriterToolkit]

Definitely going to try this. Getting files and info from emails in advance would help a lot too with online tasks.

[@amydillardGypsySoul]

Great tip Erin! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Lisa-qt7pw]

cool tip! I definitively hate the set-up part every time. Will totally try separating the two parts - set-up + task - kinda genius ;)

[@chicerella]

Yohoooo, this is EXACTLY what I've been trying to figure out how to do! I've been procrastinating so much lately even though I know exactly what I need to do, and it's been really killing me. Since yesterday, I've been working on the 'Set Up' part of things so that when the time actually comes to DO the thing I REALLY need to do in order to actually move the needle in my life and business, I have laid everything out so that I have zero excuses to not do it. Thanks for being that little push to help me solidify this method! I'm gonna be trying this out in probably every aspect of my life for the next few months lol

[@Erinmayhenry]

OMG I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!! You out there and kill it babe!!!

[@lindseyslifeNstyle]

Thanks for sharing girl! Definitely going to try this!

[@Erinmayhenry]

Let me know how you go lovely!

[@ParisAryanna]

This makes so much sense, thank you!

[@Happy_halle]

I like this idea! I’m going to try it! Thanks 😃

[@XOAliciaMarie]

**Been doing this hack over 20 years! ** I’ve been a Mortgage Professional, since I was 23 years old. I am now 45. I have been a property manager, leasing agent, real estate agent, and mortgage professional. Till this day, when I have a file on a client or property, I have to make a folder for each. Before I leave work, the last 15 minutes of the day, I would rearrange each file on my desk in order of priority along with a post it notes left right on the top of the file with a note. When I was executive assistant for a multi million dollar real estate investment company… I had three jobs in one that also included working underneath the senior vice president, paying the insurance for the entire company, and then paying the cell phone bill for the entire company . The only way to prioritize and keep myself organized. All of these years was to make little stacks. I still do that till this day even if it means, I have to create little stacks on the floor in a row! This brings me to my point that having enough work space at your job or at your home office is crucial! Sometimes it’s hard to do this unless you have a large island kitchen or a separate desk or table next to your actual working desk or table. And like I said it, the worst case scenario, if my space only permits for me to make a row of stacks of my work that needs to get done then it will happen on the floor When you do this on a counter or Desk or floor, it acts like a giant interactive to do list ! Some people can get away with putting all their work in one pile, and then just putting it in order of priority but in my personal and professional opinion, it gets very distracting. If you want to organize your stacks of tasks or work, in some sort of organizational plastic bin, that can also be another effective way, just to keep everything separate. This also allows you to see from a far by looking at your entire table or counter top. How much work you need to get done that day. If you only deal with paperwork, you can easily get some sort of accordion file system that can be a lot more compact. But sometimes the impact of seeing five stocks across your desk can translate to lighting the fire under your butt that you’ve got a lot of work to do! LOL😁 But whatever works for you. I just know as a real estate professional when I’ve dealt with peoples files it is super important to be extremely organized I also learned to do this from the very beginning, because if any of my coworkers, or the senior vice president needed to find something on my desk. It would be much easier for them to see each stack of items that I need to work on. Can’t tell you how many times I would get a call in the evening where somebody’s still at work looking for something particular that I might have And it’s just easier for them when they see how I have a little stocks for each client or property on my desk for them to find what they are looking for.

[@MargAbbottYou]

Omg thank you for rushing this hack out, Erin - and you're fab in casual off-the-cuff mode too :) This IS a massive hack - it saves energy for when you come to the task, AND hopefully will set me up to END my current task ready for the next one. (easy to get carried away when you're a composer/songwriter!!) Thanks for your awesome advice, as ever! (Love from the UK) xx

[@Erinmayhenry]

Wow!! Composer and song writer? that sounds amazing!!! So much love to you babe! x

[@74rissa]

Wow Erin you just hacked my brain 😃 this could be the answer to end my procrastination problem 😯 the thought of all the stuff I have to set up before actually doing the work usually stops me in my tracks. Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@Erinmayhenry]

Break that down babe! Or even the bonus multi hack it how much can you set up neatly that it doesn't need to be put away?

[@74rissa]

@@Erinmayhenry absolutely! Working on it now. Since watching the video earlier I'm set up for 3 upcoming projects 😯 thanks so much🙏❤

[@celestin_label]

This is such a great hack! I'm defiantly going to try it out this week - Celest

[@Erinmayhenry]

Let me know how you go with it beauty! x

[@ModelApproved]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@awarenessvillage]

Brilliant! I'm going to try that. Tonight, when I do my to do list for tomorrow (a game changer on its own) I will see what I can take 5 or 10 minutes to get ready for the next day. By the way, am I the only one who dances during the outgoing music? LOL Thanks, Erin!

[@Erinmayhenry]

OMGGGGG That makes me so happy, haha I love the outro music so much!

[@awarenessvillage]

@@Erinmayhenry Does it make YOU dance? LOL😁😁😁

[@TheAliceMayEdit]

I’m definitely going to try this! ✨

[@Twistfashion]

Yes me too!!

[@Erinmayhenry]

Let me know howe you go beautiful! x

[@anvisham9189]

Hi Erin 😊 It really works for me too. Actually it improves a whole Day 👍 We do not have to Rush ourselves n our mind to get the Things Done. Have a Great Week Ahead ☺️

[@Erinmayhenry]

I am so happy to hear this is already working!!!!! Thank you so much for the comment lovely! x

[@jennylouisebeck]

Love this so much! I can definitely see me putting this into practice in my everyday life! Thank you so much xx

[@Erinmayhenry]

Wooo! So glad Jenny! I think this will definitely help in this new chapter for you!

[@melissawilliams4682]

Love this idea. Just keeps you checking your list and staying ahead. Great video, good to see a casual style from you once and awhile 😉 you are always so encouraging

[@Erinmayhenry]

Exactly!!! So glad you enjoyed the video! x

[@EvaAntonia1]

Thank you so much! This will probably really help me for uni as well:D

[@Erinmayhenry]

For sure it will!!! I wish I knew this when I was studying! x

[@12345678abcish]

Love this hack!! Could you do a video all about your podcast like gear, what software do you use to edit, etc.. lots of love!

[@Erinmayhenry]

Hey! I am no expert on this topic, Lavendaire has an amazing video that I would suggest you watch!!

[@its_miss_mela1324]

Sounds like an interesting hack will give a go this week

[@gianella644]

I do this already and it works for me! Love it

[@Erinmayhenry]

Yey!!!! How amazing is this hack! x

[@divyaparashar4060]

Erin ! You're super inspiring :)

[@Erinmayhenry]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Twistfashion]

Great idea!! Like me trying to make my videos. I need to tidy my room first and set up the camera, prepare etc.

[@Erinmayhenry]

Ge that stuff done way before so you are relaxed and ready to go when it's time to film!

[@Twistfashion]

@@Erinmayhenry yep will try, there always seems something else that pops up that I have to do instead of film. I really need to be more strict with myself. xx

[@lenairene206]

I get it, I like the sound of it, so I’ll try it 🤩

[@Erinmayhenry]

Let me know how you go beautiful! x

[@sersastark]

Setting clothes out the night before has never worked for me and honestly never will, lol like the night before I'll be like THIS LOOKS GREAT and then I wake up and I'm all LOLZ IM NOT WEARING THAT.

[@Twistfashion]

Haaa yeh the clothes thing does not work for me either. It kind of depends what the weather is like. But something like tidying my room does motivate me to do work in it.

[@awarenessvillage]

It works for me 90% of the time. There are days when it's hell no!

[@Erinmayhenry]

Hey lovely! This used to be the case for me too, but what has actually helped is curating my wardrobe. I literally only own pieces that I absolutely love and love to wear, this really helps weather you set the clothes up or not. It takes time (for me it took years) but when you get there it is so helpful!

[@sersastark]

@@Erinmayhenry hey, Erin! I'm not an entrepreneur or anything like it, but your tips for productivity organisation and such help me so much in my freelance archaeologist life! I don't have a lot of morning decisions to make. My being an archaeologist means I don't have fancy/nicer clothes to wear regularly and I'm all set with it. I sort of wear a uniform archetype look based on khakis, field boots, bean boots, or wellies, shirt, jacket, hat, sunglasses and my backpack of gear/tech that goes with me on sites and surveys. So my entire wardrobe, minus party dresses and heels, revolves around that uniform set.

[@aishahhumairah8630]

Great tips! ❤️

[@Erinmayhenry]

Glad you enjoyed them lovely! x

[@aishahhumairah8630]

@@Erinmayhenry yes..I love watching your vids 😘

[@staciamj1]

Good hack

[@Erinmayhenry]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@evaanastasi5053]

the most annoying background music