Comments on: Monday Musings – Procrastination

By: admin

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:26:37 +0000

You guys are great! I especially love the “enjoy it while you can” comment. I never even thought about that but you’re right, when our family changes, I may no longer have the luxury of procrastinating! Until then, I guess I’ll just add it to my New Year’s resolutions.

By: H.L.

H.L. — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:51:48 +0000

Well, I’m procrastinator to terrible lengths. And I’m a Capricorn, go figure.

I know I procrastinate because 1) it’s a habit and 2) I work so much more effectively or best under pressure.
I don’t know if I would say that I like doing things this way, but it’s just how I do them. If it’s something like Christmas shopping now, I’ll procrastinate that to the last minute because it’s something I don’t enjoy. I loathe malls and I’m always fearful of not getting the perfect gifts.

I guess you could say that’s it’s mostly psychological, huh? I believe people can change; it’s all about the will to.

Love your site. I’ll definitely be back.

By: Tina T

Tina T — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:59:54 +0000

I say enjoy procrastinating while you can. I’ve never been much of a procrastinator, but since having kids there’s not even time to think about procrastinating. I wish I had taken the time to do more things at my own pace, because it will be many years before I’ll have that chance again.

By: Alzo

Alzo — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:08:09 +0000

As a first-class procrastinator myself, I can really relate to your comments. I agree that recognizing the problem is a good first step, and I also believe that people can change, but I think it takes a lot of hard work and desire to do so. So, one big question is, do I really want to change?

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:23:56 +0000

I SO can relate. For some reason, without the pressure of a looming deadline to kick me in the pants, I just can’t seem to feel motivated. I’ve given up hope of changing this about myself, but I’m sure if you decide to make a change, you definitely can!

By: mary

mary — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:03:17 +0000

You can “DO IT”. You are amazing in all that you get done. Work on the “when” and you’ll find your success SO sweet when you don’t have the sweats and headaches of concern from rushing. I know you’ll savor the extra time you get with the CPA and Oscar!!!

By: erin

erin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:31:45 +0000

Yes you can change, and yes admitting it is half the battle! I HATE ironing and usually put it off as long as possible. I finally admitted my “problem” and gave in. Now I do it all when it comes out of the dryer, which gets it out of the way all at once. I still hate doing it, but it’s a nice feeling knowing that I don’t have to do any more ironing for a whole week. I think it is just about changing the habit of putting things off and making new habits.

By: Vered - MomGrind

Vered - MomGrind — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:55:25 +0000

I think you can change if you really want to, but I also think it’s probably part of your personality. I never procrastinate. I just get things done. But I’ve always been like that, even when I were a child.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:05:31 +0000

I’m definitely a procrastinator. Usually, by this time of year, I have all the presents purchased and wrapped. I’m still missing gifts, and I have nothing wrapped. Sigh.

By: Melody C.

Melody C. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:47:26 +0000

I don’t know when I became a procrastinator. It’s a rather recent onset, I’m afraid. And not a good one to combine with a dissertation that continues to hang over my head. In my previous degrees I did papers early. Recently I’ve just met deadlines, even missed some that had suggested deadlines. And household chores…don’t even get me started! I don’t like being this way. Perhaps I need to resolve that in 2009 I WILL NOT PROCRASTINATE…as much!

You need to resolved to come home tonight, turn on some energetic music – maybe Motown Christmas tunes – and hop around the house getting things done! Make it fun and festive! Oscar will love it!