Do You Procrastinate?
Procrastination seems to trip people in some phase of their life.
Often a very important phase too. So what is it that is stopping us from taking that next step? Fear of failure, fear of success, fear of exposure, fear of responsibility…….do we need to know the underlying causes to move on?
For some of us, the answer will be an irrefutable ‘yes’, for others ‘no, I guess not’ and still for others, ‘yes, but I just can’t stand putting it off any more and have to put something into motion!’ So where do you fit in?
However you answer, if you are waiting for any fear or angst to disappear before you can start – well you may be waiting for a very long time. Do you have that much time? In fact as time progresses, you may find that your fear only intensifies. Ouch!
Have you ever considered taking your fear for ‘a ride’ with you, as you systematically progress towards your goal? I mean that quite seriously. Don’t fight your fear, as your resistance merely intensifies and feeds it. Your emotions, you know don’t have to control your behaviour at all. Have you ever felt angry at someone and still managed to get on with the task at hand with just as much skill and patience as ever? Or been nervous before an exam and passed with distinctions?
You can still successfully progress towards your goal despite any degree of angst or fear you may be feeling along the way. “Not much fun!” I hear you say! Well, things do change, and as you progress, the intensity of your fear will not be able to have such control over you simply because you have proven to yourself you can manage very well despite it. And guess who gains control of their life in the process? You do! So, recognise your fear is there, just let it be…and get on with doing what you know has to be done.
Over a series of 5 posts, I will outline a very simple and useful way for you to take a single goal that you have been avoiding and progress through the necessary steps until you get there. Those difficult emotions of fear are more than likely to emerge as you start to implement change in your life. Avoid resisting them. Take them along with you as you get along with the task.
Keep a watch on this post for the first step coming soon!
