| The task you intended to complete today was | | | | Disorganization could be the father of |
| put off until tomorrow and there was good | | | | procrastination. Get organized with a to-do list |
| reason to do so, but you can't remember why | | | | with the most urgent at the top. Make a deal with |
| just now. Procrastination comes in many disguises. | | | | yourself that you cannot do anything else until |
| It's called rationalization sometimes. You say, "I | | | | you accomplish at least one thing on the list. You |
| didn't get started on that project because the | | | | can make giant strides with tiny steps. |
| weather was too hot or I didn't have all the | | | | Huge projects can be daunting whether you're |
| parts." One can always come up with many good | | | | writing a book or building a house. You can't see |
| reasons to delay a project. | | | | the light at the end of the tunnel because the |
| Procrastination can become a habit and if you | | | | elephant is standing in the way. Cut a slice out of |
| keep putting off getting new habits then | | | | that elephant one day at a time and soon it will be |
| procrastination will be your constant companion. | | | | gone. A small manageable task is much more |
| We find ways to delay a task because there are | | | | palatable than trying to swallow the entire project. |
| other things more important to do. Many times | | | | No matter how small the success it's another |
| these are merely excuses such as checking your | | | | step toward completion. |
| email, playing an on-line game or surfing the TV to | | | | Make a decision on what needs to be done and |
| see if you're missing something interesting. | | | | do it. Even if it's wrong at least you've done |
| You must recognize a real reason to delay as | | | | something. Indecision can cause major delays in |
| opposed to just an excuse not to do something | | | | both your business and personal live. It's easier to |
| you don't want to do. Ask yourself if that job | | | | make a decision if you create a list of the pros |
| really needs to be done and if your answer is yes | | | | and cons of what needs to be done. Once you |
| then get it done and then reward yourself for a | | | | have a clear direction, your mind clears and the |
| victory over procrastination. When the job is | | | | path becomes apparent. |
| complete, step back and assess what you've | | | | Fear of failure can cause procrastination. The |
| done to see if it was worth the time and effort. | | | | failure lies in never getting started. Difficult and |
| Perhaps you were procrastinating for good | | | | dreaded tasks are rarely as bad as they seem at |
| reason, but that's rarely the case. | | | | the beginning. Stop procrastinating today. Don't put |
| Lack of direction can cause you to procrastinate | | | | it off until tomorrow. |
| because you're not sure what to do next. | | | | |