Why Not Now?

I’m Guilty. Every morning I wake up and think “today I should start my blog”.


I have wanted to start one for at least the past few months. I have been procrastinating.


What will I write about? How often should I write? Who will read it? Where will I find the time to write? These questions are all the building blocks of procrastination. They are insecurities and fears that I have allowed to stop me before I even got started.


Did I really need these questions answered before starting? No, definitely not.
So this morning in the predawn hours, I decided “why not now”.


I used to say “Procrastination is the cornerstone of flexibility” and used that quip as a comical excuse for my delayed accomplishments.

How about those infamous words of Miss Scarlett O'Hara "Oh fiddle dee dee, I won't think about that today, I'll think about that tomorrow."

Recently I read this memorable quote, "Insecurity causes procrastination, and that leads to indecision. Procrastination is the art of living in your yesterdays, avoiding your todays, and ruining your tomorrows." By John Hopkins


What is your favorite procrastination quote?


What are the one or two items that you just can’t seem to get checked off your to do list on a regular basis. Are you prioritizing tasks or are you procrastinating? How can you tell the difference? How is procrastination affecting your personal or professional relationships; your career goals; your life?


When will you wake up and decide…. “Why not now”?