How can I keep myself motivated and focused on preparing for the holiday season?

Use calendar reminders as a motivational hack. Whether you use digital calendars, printed paper, a hanging wall calendar, your phone, or a leather-bound planner, place regular reminders showing how many days are left until Q4 and major sales dates. Update it weekly—55 days left, 47 days, 40 days, etc. This constant little reminder keeps you needled and focused on the fact that the big season is coming and you cannot leave things to the last minute. It’s a simple but effective way to maintain motivation and urgency. Having that countdown visible prevents procrastination and keeps holiday preparation top-of-mind.

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Asked by general audience · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2019-08-13