In today's busy world, there never seems that there is enough time to get everything done. The days are too short, the time just passes by too quickly and that "Honey Do" list seems to get longer by the minute. Why is that?
Perhaps it seems that there are never enough hours in the day to get to all the things you have to do because things on that "To Do" list aren't tasks that you look forward to. You try not to think about it, you procrastinate, you don't give it a proper place on your priority list, or you don't place it there at all. You know those chores need to get done but you go about your day finding other things to do, or waste your energy coming up with excuses for not doing them.You may not realize that it is you that will ultimately suffer by your non-actions.
By putting things off, you are just adding to the problem. Take a minute and think of this example: one of those chores that you dread, could be dealing with those monthly bills and trying to balance your budget. It might be something that you are not really looking forward to, especially if finances are tight. By not tackling that chore and ignoring it or pushing it aside, it becomes an open wound that starts to fester. Your "balance owing" will start to increase in size with interest charges. Not only that, your credit rating will be affected which in turn will have a negative impact on any future plans. Your life is certain to be interrupted by nagging phones calls from collection agencies and your stress level will also increase that now impacts your health. All this could have been avoided, had you dealt with the issue at hand properly and in a timely manner.
"Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today." - Thomas Jefferson
There is great wisdom in Thomas Jefferson's words and they are definitely words to live by. Find motivation in those words to alter your thinking and take action. It's all in how you approach things.
Change your way of thinking. Look for ways to pretty up that "To Do" list with check marks. With each check mark for a task completed, you will feel a weight lifted and experience a sense of accomplishment. Turn the "have to" chores into "want to" adventures. It will make you more effective and more satisfied at the same time.
Barbara Berezowski is an Olympian, Hall of Fame Inductee and Motivational Speaker. Barbara's goal is "To Inspire Those Who Desire" as she delivers her meaningful messages of encouragement and motivation with the intgrity and credibility of a champion. Please visit http://www.bberezowski.com/ for further information on this sports celebrity and how to book Barbara to speak at your next event.
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