Month: October 2021
How to Get Used to Being Proactive
It’s not always easy to tolerate a proactive lifestyle. You’ve been procrastinating for so long, it may feel really weird at first to do things ahead of schedule. Here’s some tips for ensuring you don’t trip yourself up.
How Shifting Your Mindset Helps You Become More Proactive
Procrastinating less starts with shifting your mind and committing to a more proactive lifestyle. Doing so empowers you to feel less overwhelmed and gives you a healthier sense of self.
Poetry / Prose: What Do You Do?
Another poem from the archives. This one takes us back to my teens. I was in a girls’ home when I wrote this one back in the last 90s and my mindset is clearly one of someone who has given up. For some, there may need to be a trigger warning, as this is a bit dark. It’s asking questions that come into teen minds more than we like to admit.
How Saying “Yes” Can Encourage Procrastination
Yesterday, we talked about excuses people make when they procrastinate and how it can lead them to feel justified in their actions. One that is really popular and warrants additional exploration is, “There isn’t enough time to do everything.” We talked in the post about having a packed schedule is one of the contributions to this excuse and how important it is to set appropriate boundaries. Let’s dive into this one a little deeper because it’s important for you to see how saying “Yes” to everything that comes your way can encourage you to procrastinate more.
The Tongue and the Pen: A Thought for World Mental Health Day
In honor of World Mental Health Day, I am sharing a thought that came to mind this morning and I am working to turn into a poem or thought piece.
Self-Check: Do You Use These Excuses to Justify Your Procrastination?
When I think about how fast time flies, I can see how it’s easy to procrastinate and want to get the most out of each day with things we love to do versus have to do. But we aren’t here for that, are we? We are here to kick this terrible habit out of our lives for good. Let’s talk about those excuses and how to stop them.
Poetry: See Me
Originally a blog post I wrote in 2016, “See Me” became my first spoken word poem and one of my favorite pieces from “When I Stopped Remembering Tomorrow” my poetry and reflection book about not scripting life. It’s long and it’s a wild trip inside my life, but if you allow it to speak to you, my pain and healing can become your freedom too.
Self-Check: Do You Possess these Traits Common Among Procrastinators?
Let’s do a self-check before we dive into this week. Do you possess these traits that are common among procrastinators? If so, don’t worry, there’s hope for you. Admission is your first step!
Poetry: The Thoughts Between the Pillows (After Colin Tan)
An “After” of Colin Tan’s “Reflection” poem.
Procrastination to Progress Challenge: Weekly Check In
Checking in with you to see how you are doing with our October Procrastination to Progress challenge.
Shell Vera 