What's Your Sign?

There are several signs of procrastination:


• Unpaid bills and parking tickets

• Stacks of unused gift certificates

• Clutter

• Last minute shopping (and the stress that comes with it!)

• Piles, not files on a desk (and the wasted time searching)

Ever notice busy people get things done? They move at a quick pace but they are not running around in circles, moving or shuffling paper or things from one area to another. Ever wonder how they do it? They have a plan, they always know what they are going to do; they take the time to plan. They are prepared for those last minute monkey wrenches that suddenly appear at the worst possible time.

Why do you procrastinate?

I think procrastinators are rebels. Rebelling and delaying the obvious, making excuses. For example, do you ever hear yourself saying...? “Leave my things alone, if you clear my desk (or other appropriate location), I won’t be able to find anything!”

The truth is, it is there, you will find it, but how much time do you waste going through the piles of paper or stuff?

Most of us know that it is best to have the brakes of our vehicle checked and repaired before the damage becomes severe. If we wait, the cost to repair is a lot higher. If we ignore the problem, we pay for it. The same is true for clutter and your to-do list.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Give your tasks the attention!

• Set goals

• Set a realistic time frame

• Prioritize

• And finally, “Do it”! Or, better yet, hire someone to do it for you.

Lurlene Anderson
Professional Organizer, Writer and Speaker