A Guide by Marguerite Orane
Do it Now … Or Later?
Category: How-to Guides
I struggle with procrastination. It is a lifelong habit that I have been determined to break. But as the years pass, I have mellowed a bit and have come to accept procrastination as part of who I am. Having accepted, I am now free to notice. I notice that it’s not everything that I procrastinate on. There are some things that I do with a sense of urgency, speed and efficiency. What’s the difference?
There are two types of tasks that I tend not to procrastinate on:
- Tasks that are easy to do, and quickly done. “I may as well do this now so that I don’t have to remember to do it later”. I reason “So that I don’t have to remember it later”. However, doing these tasks takes time, precious time that I could use for important things and so causes me much stress.
- Tasks that are important to me. They may be difficult and time-consuming, but I take such joy, pride and satisfaction from getting them done, that I can’t wait to do them.