I am sure that like most people you procrastinate at least once in a while. And maybe a lot more. But the important thing is look at WHY YOU PROCRASTINATE? We have a tendence to put things off…or to start something and then go on to something else. It’s easy to get out of the habit of doing something especially when there are so many other pressing needs many of which seem more interesting or more fun. It could be writing a paper or an article. Perhaps by brainstorming about some of my writing projects there might be some insight for you in your life. Sometimes I have resistance to blogging. Lets look at the reasons.

1. I am already writing on my newsletter so one project is enough.
2. It doesn’t really matter if I do it.
3. I don’t have time.
4. I don’t have anything new to say.
5. It isn’t going to add to the bottom line.
6. I’ll do it in a few days…
7. I don’t know why I am doing it in the first place.
8. I’m tired
9. It’s not the right environment
10. I have a fear of failure.

So there it is…an opportunity to look at the rest of your life.

Might this be called procrastination?…Here is a little exercise for you…maybe not so little…Identify two areas of your life in which you procrastinate…Now that you have done this…make a list of the 5 top reasons. It’s interesting to see what you come up with. I bet fear of failure is up there…the need to be perfect…always judging yourself….If you get a chance email me your reasons..I
probably will write an article about the causes in a future Letters on Life.

Journey On

Mark

JOURNEY ON is a blog dedicated to personal and professional development. Mark Susnow, an executive and life coach, inspires others to experience more fulfillment and success in their life. A former trial attorney for 30 years and musician, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. He also publishes, Letters on Life, an inspirational ezine. His articles reflect this journey in an inspirational and motivational way. http://www.inspirepossibility.com

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