Procastination

I think procrastination is fear.  When we procrastinate we are avoiding to face certain activity, experience, emotion that we fear.  A lot of this is manifested in an unconscious way.  We prefer to believe that we are being lazy rather that come to face with something that takes us out of our comfort zone.  By doing some other activity that seems more exciting we put of this confrontation.  This becomes a vicious circle of fear, since the anxiety created by putting off this event accumulates, creating more anxiety.  Anxiety, of course is also fear.  Before we know it we are caught up in the procrastination trap and it's circle of fear.


Thoughts of Melody Beattie on procrastination;


Procrastination - not acting when the time is right - is a self-defeating behavior.  It produces anxiety, guilt, disharmony and nagging consciousness of the task that life is telling us it's time to do.
We are no always procrastinating when we put off doing something.  Sometimes, doing a thing before the time is right can be as self-defeating as waiting too long.
We can learn to discern the difference.  Listen to yourself.  Listen to the Universe.  What is past due and creating anxiety and prodding within you?
Is there something in your life you are avoiding because you don't want to face it?  Is there a building anxiety from putting this off?
Sometimes anger, fear, or feeling helpless can motivate procrastination.  Sometimes, procrastination has simple become habitual.


Trust and listen to yourself, your Higher Power, and the Universe.  Watch for signs and signals.  If it is time to do something, do it now.  If it is not yet time, wait until the time is right.


God, help me learn to be on time and in harmony with my life.  Help me tune in to and trust Divine Timing and Order.  Melody Beattie


I think the clue here is to recognize what our feelings are to the matter.  In other words it is about being completely honest with ourselves.