stop procrastinating

I always procrastinate less when I make a list. I guess if I listed on here I’d be more prompt to X things off because I’d feel a little embarrassed if I didn’t (even though no one would probably notice – but I would). Lists are good for me because they always remind me of what the most important things are to get done. I use this goal on this site often to challenge me to take care of the more minor things I put off, yet the things that keep my mind anxious because they keep popping up and I know I need to take care of them. When these tasks are completed it gives me a sense of feel being that I enjoy. Oh so for today I will: Put away the Christmas CDs that have been sitting in the kitchen since the Holidays. Small but the space will be clear and the CDs will be where I’ll find them next year and they won’t get ruined.

I’ve been trying to budget my time and finding it just as hard as budgeting money but I’ve found that i’m not procrasting much of anything lately and it is a really good feeling.

Sometimes procrastinating comes from being unorganized. Sometimes projects seem so big you just don’t know where to start and it’s easier to do nothing. Then it makes you feel bad inside. I want to keep moving forward and have the good feeling of accomplishment, a job well-done and a pain-in-the-butt-thing simply crossed off the to-do list. I need to organize time like I’ve been doing with finances. help

The things I’ve procrastinated that are getting on my nervers are the filters for the furnace that I was so good about cleaning but never put back in the furnace. They’re number one on my list. The second is paying the couple of scraggler bills that come in after I’ve done my bill paying. I don’t want a late fee and if I “just do it” I won’t have one. These are first on my priority list today.

I haven’t written an entry lately doesn’t mean I haven’t been thinking and doing. I’ve taken care of so many things in the last couple of weeks. Most important I think are the repairs to my car. Appointments are all made for tomorrow. I take baby steps on the things that hold me back most.

What I procrastinate most is making dinner. I never feel like doing it, but I have to. There’s no choice in the matter because so many people depend on me. I start early in the day as step one by deciding what it will be. I gather stuff next. I make some of the stuff early in the day so it’s already ready by the time I’m getting too tired to think of it. Each step I make through the day helps me to get the job done without actually stopping and doing it.

I haven’t written an entry doesn’t mean I have been neglecting this goal. I’ve actually been too busy not procrastinating to write the entry. In the last several days I’ve made great accomplishments and I’m still glowing with the good feeling of having things that have weighed my mind down – taken care of.

Finally drop off a bag of supplies at the school, a package at UPS, a package at the PO, returned all the bottles and put the new license plate on the car (was suppose to be on last week), oh and returned an overdue book to the library and cashed three payroll checks from the last six week. Somebody give me a gold star ‘cause I feel good.

I’ve got it. Putting the new battery in the dog collar. It’s been bugging me to get this done because the dog is going to evenutally leave the yard. I’m going to do it right now so I don’t need to think about it again. Done!!!!

The thing I’m procrastinating at the moment is vacuuming my bedroom where the dog sleeps and has left a pile of hair. Consider it done now. So glad I have this little reminder to get those things done.

I’m not going to think up anything to do today because I’ve been so busy. I did empty the cat litter that’s been calling my name for days. It feels good to have that done.