PROCRASTINATION

“Procrastination is the thief of time: Year after year it steals, till all are fled, And to the mercies of a moment leaves The vast concerns of an eternal scene”.

“Tomorrow is the day when idlers work, and fools reform.”

The above are wise words from English Poet - Edward Young (1683-1765).

Boy, was he right.

Another, Wayne Gretzky, also said, “Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy.” This seals it.

I AM A PROCRASTINATOR! There, I said it out loud. Am I proud? For saying it out loud, oh yes! For being a procrastinator, Hell no!

I keep putting off things or never getting them done, both personally and professionally.

I have been putting off myself all my life. It's like a struggle, just to get things going, and if, and when I do, oh the joy I feel. Then, why do I procrastinate?

It's a struggle. A constant struggle, to free myself from its chains. I struggle with academic success. I struggle with my inner demons to get to a healthy weight range. I struggle with so many things. God, it's chronic! Am I a danger to myself? I think so. Yet, I do all and everything for others. Why not do it for myself? God, I need your help! NOW!

I know that I need to face/tackle the demons that exist that plies this deadly trade in my life. I need to deal with the issues at hand, to face personal issues head on. I need to clear myself at work, to be more productive and efficient. Academically, I need to 'get going'. I need to upgrade myself academically, urgently! It's imperative that I do so.

First, I need to get a good attitude; yes, rev myself up for moving farther along. I need faith. Do I have faith, yes. I need perseverance. You know what, I have all these. I just need to put them to work - POSITIVELY and not negatively. It's a battle that can be won and I MUST win! I WILL win. I must work to eradicate procrastination in my life and I will.

This is the day that the Lord hath made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.

SHALOM