Don't put it off!

Okay, how often do you hear a little echo in your mind that tries to make you feel guilty for postpoing things? Most people have had this experience. Often, the results of putting things off make your life more difficult than it has to be.  Many of us have heard the phrase, "don't put off until tomorrow what youcan do today," yet how many of us truly listen and apply this to our life?

For example, I've learned from experience that when I postpone my backyard weeding, thorny weeds sprout up everywhere. I must struggle and fight to regain control of my backyard. You may relate on this level or with regard to the cleaning you had been meaning to do before the dust bunnies moved in in full force. Did that extra effort required to clean teach you anything?

A Canadian girlfriend recently confided in me that she had been putting off asking her boss for a raise out of fear and she ended up being passed over for a promotion she really deserved.  That was a tough break. She had the choice to dwell on what might have been.  Instead, she prefers to focus on how she can act differently to speak up in the future to better her circumstances.

A divorced friend of mine is courting a woman over the Internet in India. Experience has taught him that not devoting himself to his relationships is part of the reason why they can break down and deterioriate.  Now, he not only contacts this new girlfriend regularly over the skype phone and email or SMS, he is already planning a trip to visit her.  He's not taking any chances of letting this one get away!

Students have been known to postpone studying for tests or completing homework assignments until the last minute.  This brings on unnecessary stress and anxiety. Why not learn to discipline yourself and get things done?  I know, you may not like certain subjects.  Yet, few people like everything. You can decide what you will like with your attitude just as you can decide not to like it.  Mindset is a choice. Then, you can go do things you may enjoy more and enjoy real peace of mind.

We can all learn to re-organize aspects of our lives to make our lives more fulfilling.  After all, we are only given a certain amount of time in every day.  It's up to us to make the most of what we're given. Whatever you have been putting off and still mean to do, remind yourself that you may well be wasting more energy on excuses than you would be using to finish the task. Learn to use your time wisely. You'll be happier and more relaxed. Go ahead. Take charge of your life!