In retrospect of my previous attempts to overcome procrastination I realized the biggest obstacle was feeling overwhelmed. My mind would go in a million different directions as to where to start first and I would just simply shut down. Another problem was that I would start to many tasks at one time and then overwhelm myself and quit all of them. If I see no immediate results then I feel like my efforts are a waste of time.
However, this day has been very different. By realizing what had been preventing me from my goals in the past I used a different tactic this time. I have to start small and keep reminding myself that it took me a while to get this way and it will take more than 24 hours to fix me. I made a simple list of a few things that I had been putting off. Due to my need for immediate gratification they were easily accomplished in my given time frame. The one thing that I had been putting off was organizing my bedroom and stop using it as a storage facility. I also wanted to tackle those damn dirty clothes that have to be handwashed or washed seperately on the gentle cycle. My frugal habits, thank heavens, prevented me from taking everything to the dry cleaners. But my procrastination kept me from actually cleaning them myself.
I am so happy to say that I did accomplish my goal of getting my bedroom back in order and all those items that I had been hanging on to are ready for donation. All fine washables are washed and hung up to dry. Even my 3 section hamper has been labled and ready for use!
This may seem trivial to some, but I feel as if I have moved the Earth somehow in one day! For once, I do not dread waking up in the morning. For once, I had time to actually cook a meal, clean up afterwards and hold a conversation with my husband without being a bitch. Even to my husband this seems rather silly. I have explained numerous times that when my surrounding are out of sync, so am I. My mind cannot focus or concentrate with things are just a mess.
I am actually proud of myself for today and have excitement for tomorrow. The key is to keep it simple, start slowly and have faith that this year I will defeat procrastination. I hope that you will check back in frequently with my progress and I hope that my daily trials will help encourage others to reach the goals they have not yet reached.
