Overcoming the Enemy called Procrastination

OVERCOMING THE ENEMY CALLED PROCRASTINATION

I have been planning to post this for a long time but could not get myself to sit and write. WHY?  Because of the enemy called procastination.There are 1001 things we want to do but the enemy called ‘’ Procrastination’’ will never allow us to do them. But it’s time to take the bull by the horn, enough of the talking, more action now.

What is Procrastination, why do we do that and how do we overcome it so as to fulfil our dreams, goals and aspiration.

In a simple sentence, Procrastination is leaving things that are supposed to be done, UNDONE.

For instance, you have been planning to start that professional course that will give you the opportunity to advance in your career but you keep pushing it to next month and yet you still complain of not been promoted or well – paid.

I sometimes think of the reason why we procrastinate ....could it be fear of the unknown or just mere laziness? Think about it.....

The good news is that we can actually overcome it no matter the situation but you have to tell yourself that is time to move to the next level. The following points will help us deal with this:

• Create a picture of the completed task, the benefits of getting it done, the feeling of a successful project. When you are done with that, list the process of getting the task done and put a timeline to it, then START.
• Finance: Some project requires some element of finance, so it will be very important to save for that project. Let me give you an example - I want to start a Masters programme which we all know will cost me some money. If I do not put down some amount of money every month for my fees, how possible is it that I can afford the Masters programme? So we need to set aside some money to enable us realize our goals and dreams.
• Accountability: Sometimes we tend to improve when we know that we are being watched, get a mentor or someone that you need to be accountable to or can motivate you.It sure has a way of making us get things done, but always bear in mind that it’s not all about the person but YOU.

So list those goals and start now, you are destined to be at the top. To achieve greatness, you have to add ‘’extra’’ to ‘’ordinary’’ to be EXTRAORDINARY.