Your beliefs seriously influence how much time you take to complete a task or project. They can take much less time than you think. Here’s a suggestion for how you can accomplish more in less time than you originally think is possible.
1. Notice when you first begin to think, “This project or task is going to take more time than I have.” It shouldn’t be difficult to notice this because you’ll probably be fretting and stressed about it.
2. Step back from your emotions and breathe. Disconnect from the thoughts.
3. Objectively calculate how much time you believe you have to accomplish the task.
4. Next, focus on your solar plexus, between your heart and naval, and imagine that the energy in that area is increasing in a comfortable way. While opening that area, tell yourself, “I don’t have six hours to do this. It will be done in three hours. I know it can be done because I only have three hours and I can accomplish anything that’s put in my path. I have complete faith in myself that I can accomplish this. I won’t worry about it because worrying takes time. I will stay focused and believe it will happen and it will.”
5. Repeat this exercise whenever the worry surfaces.
Focus on your task with this belief in tow, and you’ll see your work magically completed correctly and on time.