Procrastination Intervention

I am not sure what is more exhausting, a task never started or one that I begin but never complete.   I was the hugest procrastinator.    I cannot tell you the list of projects and tasks that I have constantly put off.

My main problem is I love to do SO many things! I love cooking, reading, getting in touch with friends and chatting, letter writing, working out, crafting, and the list goes on.     I always had a problem choosing what project to work on so what often happened was I started one thing and got distracted and stopped.  Some days I found myself so numb with overwhelm and would do nothing but scroll facebook or pinterest.  Meanwhile the library books suddenly are over due and I was angry I did not have time to read them!!!

Last week I decided to choose one project and find myself an accountability partner.  The project I chose to faithfully work on was an afgan I started in March for my sister.  I asked a very crafty friend to poke me as I promised to work on it for 15 minutes every day.

Well, let me tell you!     I totally underestimated what can be accomplished in a small amount of time.   Working consistently is the key to success.  Not the amount of time put into a task.   The first day of the goal I exceeded 15 minutes and looked at the clock an hour later and was proud of the amount I had completed.   There are other days I am just able to give it 15 minutes but I am still further along than I would have been if I had not picked it up at all. 

Setting a time limit versus focusing on the finish line has helped me perform other tasks as well. 

What I am learning is I must plan my tasks based on my energy cycle.  What I mean by this is I have the most energy first thing in the morning so that is when it is easy for me to workout and tackle my house projects.  Honestly, if I do not do these things first thing it is pretty certain I will not do them at all. 

I no longer procrastinate on my workouts.  It took me a while to get disciplined but after lots of prayer and thought I realize that is something I am extremely passionate about.  When you have that something that makes you excited to put your feet onto the ground each and every morning it makes the rest of your day flow so much better.    After years of floundering I found my WHY the day I turned 60!!!   I want to be fit and happy for as long as possible!

Do you feel stuck with your life?  Do you feel overwhelmed and do not know where to begin?

I highly suggest you quietly sit and think of something that makes your heart sore.  What are you passionate about?   Make an appointment with yourself and commit to YOU the same way you would a friend.    I hate to break a commitment I make to someone else and I am now learning the importance of also keeping my commitments to me!!!!

We all need a goal or dream in our lives to work towards.  Staying fit is definitely mine.  Seeing the results I am getting has given me so much confidence!   

As I am typing I literally am smiling at all the other victories  I have accomplished on my to do list.      I had no idea the pride I would feel after constructing something with my own hands whether it be a craft, house project, a letter I wrote, a recipe or even a blog post.      I love lists and I am constantly writing projects I one day want to start, books I want to read, recipes I want to make, movies or shows I want to watch or see.     I am learning to take out my calendar and make dates with myself to fit in time for all of them.  Especially visits or phone chats with friends.

I come from a generation where everything in the house was in order.  My Aunt Hilda had a home that I honestly can tell you was never messy.   I think sometimes I strive for perfection like she and spend so much time worrying what others will think if there are dishes in the sink and because of that I was putting off picking up the crochet hook. 

NO MORE PROCRASTINATING!

I have snoozed through life for long enough.  Every morning I now wake up and begin my daily reading of inspiration and prayer followed by physical movement for at least thirty minutes a day.    I then do the chores, appointments, etc that await me in my day.  Some days I can pick up the crochet hook earlier, sometimes it is the end of the day but the blanket is getting bigger and bigger and I am so proud.   Every night before bedtime I plan my gym workout and write in my calendar how I hope to spend the next day.

I used to feel I had to choose something I love and eliminate the rest.  Well you know what!  I refuse to choose!  I can do it all if I stop wasting time on the unnecessary and focus on the important things that make my heart happy.    One thing at a time is the key!   When I do too many things I am not excelling in anything so I am sure to get the important thing done first.  Fitness and health.

It is time for me to love and care for myself and it took a lot of thought and procrastination intervention to get me there.

Is there something you have wanted to do but are procrastinating.  What are you waiting for?    Time is ticking for us all.

Get started on your dream. Once you have figured it out get in touch with me.  I would love nothing more than be your Procrastinator Intervention accountability buddy. I am blessed I have mine and thank her every day.  It is  my turn to pay it forward.  

You will be so proud once you give yourself a little procrastination intervention.  If you think you can you might, if you know you can you WILL!!

YOU CAN!