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Mastering procrastination…

If you’re really looking for a way to avoid success and NOT pursue your dreams, procrastination is the answer!

For some, procrastination is a way of life. They don’t pay bills on time – even though they have the money for them. They don’t cash gift certificates. They let gift cards expire. They file income tax returns late. They wait until Christmas Eve to do their Christmas shopping, etc. We sabotage our own success when we keep putting things off.

I understand. I am highly motivated to accomplish some things and in other areas, I tend to put things off until later. It moves from one week to the next to the next. I get so tired of seeing it on my monthly goal sheet month after month. What I’ve realized is that when I finally make myself do those things I’ve been putting off, it actually doesn’t take near as long as I thought it would. It’s also not nearly as difficult as I convinced myself it would be.

I remember setting a goal to clean out my hall closet. It had become so full of junk and clutter. I could barely even stuff an umbrella in there! That’s pretty bad! I wanted to get it cleaned but every time I thought about it, it seemed too overwhelming. So, I’d put it off. Finally, the day came when I read something that said, “Tomorrow is the only day in the year that appeals to a lazy man.” I thought, I do not want to be described as lazy.... Read more ››