Just do it!

I used to be a huge procrastinator.  If I could put something off I would.  To this day I still procrastinate - it is a hard habit to break (my taxes are not finished and probably wont be until the 15th).  For the most part though, I try and do things as I think of them.  I have since learned that all procrastination does is clog up your brain.  It is always sitting in there waiting in the queue until you get to it.  My brain needs all of the help it can get to fit things like choreography and swim meet dates into it (and all of your names!)  I have also discovered the benefit of actually doing things right when you think of them. It doesn't give you a chance to get out of it.  You just do it.  No need for second guessing or allowing fear to come into the equation.  No need for reminders or lists or post-its.

I think there are two reasons we procrastinate - fear and laziness.  Fear is understandable but these things usually have a BIG payoff.  If it is enough to scare you but you know you should do it, it is probably something that will benefit you in the future.  Laziness is just laziness.  Work is work..... or is it?  I will go back to my previous post and say it is all about attitude and perspective.   I know that if I do the dishes at night I wont have to do them in the morning.  If I make that phone call right now I have a better chance to get an appointment.  

Exercise is probably the one things that people procrastinate about most.  I can see how sometimes it might be fear - can I do it? will people look at me? how out of shape am I? - and it is easy to see how laziness could factor in.  Sitting on the couch sounds a whole lot easier than burpees at 5:30pm.  I think giving yourself the option or choice to not workout is the biggest problem.  When you change your mindset to know that it is something you NEED to do you will make the time and do it.  

So fit it into your day.  Squeeze out some time.  Make room for endorphins and sweat and mental health and muscles.  You will NEVER regret it.  JUST DO IT!