Problems with procrastination?

THE ART OF SELF COMMITMENT

One of the qualities  we resist adopting in our lives is the mature effort to confront life situations as they arise . We know this quality empowers and is best for us ,but we still often procrastinate .

We surely know that, to act immediately  in front of life’s request is the best deal to keep the mind empowered and vital.

We also know that some of life"s demands requires us to extend our learning abilities in order to make new steps  with certitude and confidence.

We have also experienced that the actions we make that are in alignment with these  inner or outer requests of life, are the ones that bring abundance and joy.

 But  in some  parts of our lives we postpone the action, leaving us in concerned, worried and with anxiety.

WHY DO I POSTPONE?

Each action we perform is a way we view ourselves in the face of life.

Each action is laden with opportunities to perceive where we are and in which direction we are heading. Each action contains within it the possibility of empowerment and the opportunity to see our pitfalls and successes.

Procrastination is a choice we can make to keep the victim position in the face of life. It is a way to say to ourselves that life is bigger than us, and that we have to keep an ongoing rosary of excuses to keep alive drama and false intensity.

We become emotional, resentful, shameful and small.

Procrastination is a resistance. It is a tantrum to avoid assuming your power. It is a violent act towards your prosperity and your holistic growth.

BREAKING THE HABIT

Procrastination is just a habit of dis-empowerment. Here a few steps that you can adopt to confront the self-diminishing habit of procrastination.

First acknowledge what is the area within you that is in  resistance towards  taking responsibility.

For example: I can be on time for my classes and for my appointments, but I can be postponing my tax payments. First, notice what it means for you “payment of taxes” . It may represent giving social support, or to give what you don’t have, or to give more that is needed, of just a simple insecurity about money. That will be the center issue for your friendly observations.

2nd.- ask yourself what is the insecurity that goes with that attitude.

For example if is given social support, I may feel insecure in putting my trust in something that I don’t know.

3^rd, Ask yourself if the insecurity is based in reality or is it false information of the mind.

4^th , choose consciously if you want to keep  feeding your insecurities or do you want to empower yourself through the  situation.

5^th, Check if you are realistically capable of delivering the action. If not, research for support or learn a new skill.

6^th,. Just do it with no judgments as to the outcome.

7^th, Reassure yourself by performing an action that you normally are good at and/or have no problem delivering .

8^th, Relax and enjoy your inner strength.

We all have areas that normally develop in different rhythms, so don’t blame yourself if you are good in one area and not in others, trust that life will offer you the opportunities to grow into your full glory. Welcome all and acts in kindness and awareness.