Procrastination Is Wrong
It may seem obvious, but nothing ever gets done if we don't take action. We know this instinctively, and yet many of us hem and haw about making a move. The reason we don't take action is that we are procrastinators. But why do we put off taking action? And more importantly, what can we do to reverse the trend?
Procrastination can be caused by several factors. Laziness is a distinct possibility, but it is also possible that a person simply doesn't feel well or have much energy. Sometimes we think a project will take more brain power or muscle grease than we want to put out at the time, so we put it off. However, probably the most prevalent cause behind procrastination is being a perfectionist.
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The fact is, most times these decisions are not really that crucial. Remember that making no move at all is a move in itself - and it's almost always the wrong one! To overcome procrastination and take action today, a person with perfectionist tendencies must take the risk of making a wrong move.
Remember that making a mistake is not the end of the world. In fact, mistakes are necessary stepping stones along the road to personal growth and success. If you haven't made many mistakes in your life, it's a dead giveaway that you haven't been doing enough. Believe in yourself and take a risk. Look at your options first and make an educated choice, but make that move. A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, but you won't go anywhere if you don't make that first step.
Learning to quit procrastinating about making decisions is not easy but it can be done. The more decisions you make, the easier it is to make them. Don't get discouraged, though. Remember that the other kind of people are the impetuous ones who leap before they look. They get into all kinds of trouble! Be glad you're not going through life undoing the results of impulsive actions. But do learn from them that taking risks and taking action today is basically a good
Procrastination can be caused by several factors. Laziness is a distinct possibility, but it is also possible that a person simply doesn't feel well or have much energy. Sometimes we think a project will take more brain power or muscle grease than we want to put out at the time, so we put it off. However, probably the most prevalent cause behind procrastination is being a perfectionist.
A perfectionist is one who wants what they do …show more content…
The fact is, most times these decisions are not really that crucial. Remember that making no move at all is a move in itself - and it's almost always the wrong one! To overcome procrastination and take action today, a person with perfectionist tendencies must take the risk of making a wrong move.
Remember that making a mistake is not the end of the world. In fact, mistakes are necessary stepping stones along the road to personal growth and success. If you haven't made many mistakes in your life, it's a dead giveaway that you haven't been doing enough. Believe in yourself and take a risk. Look at your options first and make an educated choice, but make that move. A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, but you won't go anywhere if you don't make that first step.
Learning to quit procrastinating about making decisions is not easy but it can be done. The more decisions you make, the easier it is to make them. Don't get discouraged, though. Remember that the other kind of people are the impetuous ones who leap before they look. They get into all kinds of trouble! Be glad you're not going through life undoing the results of impulsive actions. But do learn from them that taking risks and taking action today is basically a good