Procrastination is the biggest barrier to success. Procrastination is a symptom. The important thing is to remember to listen to yourself. Cherie Sohnen-Moe writes in Business Mastery (1997), "Self-sabotage manifests by possessing a poor self-image, blaming others for misfortunes; expecting failure; putting yourself down, repeating errors and surrounding yourself with inappropriate people.

Find out what is behind the behavior. Evaluate the dynamics. Then you will be able to alleviate the procrastination by making the necessary changes, be they internal or external." The techniques to break through procrastination are reframing, task breakdown and delegation. Reframing is viewing the project at hand from an alternative way. Things such as music, a comfortable chair and humor can help to create a more pleasant environment. Task breakdown is about setting clear goals with dated targets. Keep things simple, one step at a time. Delegation is giving portions of tasks to others that can be easily and effectively done by someone else.

Strategies To Overcome Barriers:

1. Clarify your values and operate from them.
2. Do clearing work or therapy.
3. Set clear goals.
4. Become a calculated risk taker.
5. Work smarter, not harder.
6. Be informed.
7. Keep balanced.
8. Learn from your past mistakes.
9. Create a positive support system.
10. Keep things in perspective.
11. Marketing ideas.

Look for niche-oriented activities such as charitable or athletic events. You can do direct mailing to specific groups and submit proposals to corporations for your services. Design health-care/well-being packages for business and special interest groups. Contact media to do interviews, give presentations, advertise on radio or TV. Offer free workshops so people can become familiar with you and purchase your other services or products later. Be willing to give people a free preview of what they can expect from you if they pay you for something later.

The most effective techniques to attract attention are, workshops, writing articles, newsletters, booths at fairs, providing services at conventions, store openings and writing articles. Two major reasons for failure is poor planning and not evaluating strengths and weakness, improper budgeting, not anticipating obstacles, lacking proper business skills, and non-exposure. If no one know you exist, how can they seek your services?

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