The REAL Cause of Procrastination
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There is no shortage of information available on procrastination. Amazon.com lists 50 titles of self-help books addressing different aspects of procrastination. Now, if I’m late on a project deadline, the last thing I need is to snuggle in with a book.
I’d like to empower you by telling you that not procrastinating is entirely a matter of decision. That is to say, procrastination is a result of indecision, more than anything else. Fear, fatigue, perfectionism, disorganization, poor time management, discomfort, and distractions make decision making even harder, but the bottom line is adopting a mind over matter attitude is your first step towards success. You are in charge.
People do who don’t procrastinate are usually great at intellectualizers. They instinctively pave over excuses with practical solutions, and so quickly they don’t even know they’re doing it. But, for many people this is a conscious process. I don’t believe that people who don’t procrastinate don’t experience fear, fatigue, perfectionism, disorganization, discomfort, and distractions. However, they don’t let these things stand in their way.
Coaching is a great vehicle for help in decision making. Rather than analyse your fears and challenges, coaching works with your self-awareness to develop decision-making steps that are right for you.
Jennifer Brook Los Angeles Professional Organizer said:
Dec 21, 09 at 2:30 pmI think you are definitely right. It is fear that holds most people back. Fear that if that put their time and effort into something they will be let down. But I look at it differently If I put my time and effort into something and I am let down I will at least learn a thing or two and be better for it.
Great Post. Thanks!