Why Do I Put Things Off?
How many times have I said I was
going to start something and then said I will do it “in just a bit?” That bit of
time grew, and I didn’t start. Or I did start but plan to finish it “in a bit.”
I’ve found that scheduling is important for me to get things done. I can’t take
that “I will get to it” attitude.
Sometime I do get started and crank
away.. It is the finishing that has been a challenge. I would get 80% done with
something and put it aside instead of scheduling time to finish it. It would
linger on or I had to cram to finish it before deadline.
I have mastered the art of putting
off. I could use the excuse that I work better under pressure of a deadline,
but I would just be kidding myself. I work better when I concentrate on the
task at that moment.
“In a bit” has taken on life from
days to months.
Not every task has to be completed
from start to finish. However, if I did not finish and I will “in a bit” is not
the right way to go.
I need to schedule the time to
continue or complete the task. I have to have a plan that provides some
guidance. Yes, the plan can change. However, I at least started in the
direction that leads to accomplishing things. It is still a challenge, but I am
working every day to not do things in “just a bit.”
No comments:
Post a Comment