Putting An End To Procrastination
First, let's start with the definition...
v., -nat·ed, -nat·ing, -nates.
v.intr.
To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
v.tr.
To postpone or delay needlessly.
Now, If there was a Procrastination World Championship, I think I'd have some of the biggest chances of winning it; if I don't keep putting back my registration for it beyond the final date that is.
It's one of the things I don't like about myself, and that I've always wanted to change, but the thing is that I've also been putting back the change, which confirms how bad a case I am.
Anyway, today on my way to work, I don't know what clicked in my head, and made me decide that this is the day it all comes to an end.
From today on, I will fight that will to procrastinate deep inside of me, and will follow these rules instead:
- If there is any way I can do something today/now, I have to do it.
- When doing something, I should do it whole heartedly and as best I can.
- Entertainment comes after I'm done doing the stuff I have to do for the day.
- No reason, present or future, should keep from delaying something I have to do today.
So, should I start today? Or should I have a clean start tomorrow morning?
Just kidding, but obviously if I did ask myself that, it would be a very bad sign.
I'm hoping I get to go through with this and that I start being more effective at getting things done in my life.
Wish me luck...
More on procrastination from a psychological point of view here.
How To Overcome Procrastination Between Knowing What To Do And Doing It Change The World Change Is Nature Change of EyeglassesLOL! Orange, I'm keeping my fingers crossed ;)
When MMM said: "Now, If there was a Procrastination World Championship, I think I'd have some of the biggest chances of winning it" , he didn't lie.
One of the things that I can still not understand is the fact that he does really procrastinate although he's such a determined person!
Best of luck MMM :)
Posted by: Eman at June 21, 2006 03:59 PMLOL! Orange, I'm keeping my fingers crossed ;)
When MMM said: "Now, If there was a Procrastination World Championship, I think I'd have some of the biggest chances of winning it" , he didn't lie.
One of the things that I can still not understand is the fact that he does really procrastinate although he's such a determined person!
Best of luck MMM :)
Posted by: Eman at June 21, 2006 04:01 PM