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Monday, November 9, 2009

Procrastination, or the behavior to put off the next day

The art of procrastination, is not a behavior that most people adopt too often. Why put things in the next day when we can do it right now? In some cases, simply out of laziness, because it does not seem important to do so immediately. In other cases, because we do not know how to act or react, so we do not really know how. to face it. Finally, we don't want to settle the case, because we don't dare to face the situation and face the consequences, thinking that letting time pass, the situation will resolve itself, like magic!

All these attitudes have consequences more or less serious, however, they are the cause of all worries and problems that long term can have very negative impact on your lives. But why so many people continue to procrastinate despite the impact on their lives?

Fear, fear of not being able to resolve the situation, fear of having to show his entourage that we have a problem that makes us look vulnerable, fear of knowing that the solution will have negative impacts and we don't believe we have the strength to face it.

It is sometimes very difficult to face his problems from the start and assume the consequences of these difficult situations. However, it must be remembered that the failure to cope a situation, solves absolutely nothing, quite the contrary, the more you let go a situation, the more likely to fester unchecked.

How to convince yourselve to always act early to solve a problem?

First, you must convince yourselve that acting early will substantially reduce the negative effects of a bad situation. In many cases this will prevent you not to act without thinking, simply because you will not be at the last minute, so you'll have more time to try to define more than one option to resolve the situation.

Then you should not attempt to resolve the situation alone, the more qualified and experienced people you have with you, the more effective and easy to apply solutions you will probably find. Leave your ego aside and dare explain your situation to people who may help you properly. Do not worry, most of these people do not judge you, they know well that you're in a situation that requires help and encouragement, not criticism.

To supplement this small presentation on procrastination, remember that as long as you put off till tomorrow what you should do right away, your mind will be tormented and live in fear and remorse. We all know very well that we procrastinate hinders the mind and peace of mind to enjoy life as it should.

How you do you not to procrastinate, at least do the least possible?