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Break the Habit of Procrastination
Procrastination stems from fear. People constantly put off doing things they’ve blown out of proportion, worry they can’t do, or think are difficult. To overcome procrastination, you must make a decision. As the saying goes, “The worst decision is better than indecision.” This is a very valid way of thinking. One must make decisions by listening to their soul, mind, and heart. A person who hears their inner voice will choose what is right for them.
Procrastination drains people’s energy. Procrastination causes tasks to pile up behind you. Putting something off doesn’t make it go away. Every task that’s been put off continues to linger in the background, causing annoyance. If you don’t stop procrastinating and take a step toward getting things done, the accumulated tasks will start to sap your life energy. Apps that run unnecessarily in the background on cell phones but aren’t turned off drain the phone’s battery unnecessarily. That’s why phone manufacturers recommend in their user manuals that you delete or close unnecessary apps to use the battery efficiently. The tasks we put off work in the same way, running negative programs—such as guilt, fear, and anxiety—in the background of our minds, draining our energy.
Don't Lie to Yourself
Spacecraft use half of their fuel at launch. The remaining fuel is sufficient for the spacecraft to reach its destination over the course of 2–3 years. In this case, we come to understand once again the importance of getting started. It’s important to apply this logic to everything we put off. It is possible to break the habit of procrastination by saying, “I’ve started and finished half of this task; I’ll start again tomorrow and finish the other half.” In this way, even tasks that have become problems because they’ve piled up over the years will be resolved in a short time.
The most common method people use when procrastinating is lying to themselves. Lies like “I’ll start,” “I’ll do it,” or “I’ll get up after this TV show” are harmful to the human spirit. They erode our self-confidence and diminish our self-esteem. These are the things that lead a person toward failure. It’s important to do what needs to be done, not to procrastinate, and to make decisions quickly. While doing so, we must not forget to be organized. Decide what you’re going to do and do it. Waiting doesn’t benefit anyone.
Putting off a task that needs to be done today or tomorrow reduces the quality of your time. By doing a task today, you’ll be able to do something different tomorrow. A task you put off today will cause you to miss an opportunity tomorrow. The proverb “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today” is very true—if you do, tasks will pile up. Each new day becomes even busier and overwhelms you even more.
Learn How to Make Choices
If people learn to live in the present and solve problems as they arise, the tasks they’ll need to tackle in the future won’t seem so daunting. Ask for help with topics you’re unfamiliar with. No one is expected to know everything perfectly. Everyone has their own unique talents and body of knowledge. Thanks to the internet, accessing information and connecting with people is much easier. There’s a place where you can find the answer to every question. Doing research, staying motivated, and asking for help when needed prevent you from putting things off. People can be successful if they do work they love, but finding that work can take a long time. That’s why loving and taking ownership of your current job increases your chances of success. It boosts your potential for success.
Failing to make a choice leads a person to procrastinate. Choosing to procrastinate, however, is not a real choice. When you take action, a goal presents itself; when you choose to procrastinate, nothing does… You can gain knowledge, convince yourself, and get motivated—but there is one thing that makes all the difference: Doing it! People sometimes procrastinate simply because they lack energy. At the root of this are tasks that have been put off in the past and that wear a person down. This affects the person’s sleep and eating patterns and leads to physical problems as well. If we break the habit of procrastination and do what we need to do right away—“now”—our energy levels will rise, and we’ll be healthier.