Knowing the real reason why you procrastinate is essential to overcoming the problem long term.
Think about taking tests. You are far more anxious waiting and not knowing the results.
Once you have the results of the tests, be they good or bad, you then have choices and can be inspired to make plans followed by taking appropriate actions.
Discovering the real truth about what causes your procrastination can be an exciting, or perhaps difficult to believe, journey of discovery where an open mind is essential!
Just one example
You may have been brought up watching those around you getting a lot of attention when they were ill. Unconsciously, you will have developed a belief that being ill draws attention to you.
As an adult, you may completely refute this and say that it has nothing to do with you. Let’s see if this is the case.
How often do you get ill? What happens when you are feeling unwell? Do people rush to your aid? Is everyone very nice and helpful to you?
Being ill could benefit you because others give you attention and come to your aid.
Let’s relate this to procrastination. When you put off doing something, is it because you feel ill just thinking about the task? Do you get genuine headaches, sore throats, colds or something else?
Is the real reason that you procrastinate because you would like some attention?
Next time you are procrastinating about something and become ill, just take time to reflect on the benefits of being ill and see if that is what is keeping you stuck.
Now look at the benefits of completing tasks as and when they come up. You will have more time to do what you like, more opportunities to enjoy yourself, or make more money or achieve your goals more speedily.
Perhaps most precious of all, you will discover that your health improves!
How wonderful to make the most of life by firstly recognising the real truth of your procrastination and secondly, taking action to change your limiting beliefs to allow positive action to replace procrastination.
