Overcoming the Plight of Procrastination

Quicker and quicker things are being accomplished in today’s world.  Computers, PDAs, cell phones, smart phone, and many more marvels of modern technology have enabled us to accomplish more in less time then we could have imagined a mere 5-10 years ago.  With all this ability to get things done at our fingertips, why do so many put off their responsibilities and even their dreams?  Why do they put off accomplishing tasks that would launch their careers, their relationship, or their self-esteem to new heights?  Why do they continue to endure the pain of wondering “What if?”  Let us spend a few minutes answering those questions, as well as sharing some steps, you can take to avoid becoming (or remaining) at the mercy of the plight of procrastination.

Fear tops our list as we try to answer these questions.  “The main reason people procrastinate is fear,” says Neil Fiore, Ph.D., and author of The Now Habit.  Many procrastinators fear they will not accomplish what they are setting out to do.  They fear they do not have the necessary talent or the needed tools to complete the task.  They fear they will look foolish or amateurish in the eyes of their peers.  Most of them would prefer to be called lazy and be seen as lacking in effort.  Rather than make consistent timely attempts, risk faltering in these attempts, and be seen as lacking in ability.  For example – we all can name any number of students that would blame the failing of a mid-term on only studying the night prior to the test, rather than admit to themselves that they could have gotten help via a tutor or simply by applying their time to hitting the books more regularly and consistently during the semester.

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