"Procrastination is my sin. It brings me naught but sorrow. I know that I should stop it. In fact I will--tomorrow!" Gloria Pitzer
I have found myself falling into the very bad habit of procrastinating. Case in point, this blog. All kinds of ideas come to me at various times and I think "Oh, I will write a blog post about that!" Even this post. I've had the idea for over a week.
"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow." Mark Twain
The way my life is right now, procrastination isn't such a problem--except to my peace of mind. I can list some stuff on eBay today. Or not. I can write today. Or not.
Even chores are not that big of a deal. Who will see the sink full of dishes? Who will care that the rug needs vacuuming? However, I do stay on top of things like scooping the cat litter and sweeping. And I cannot even get dressed without making my bed. Could be my OCD tendencies.
Of course, there comes a time when those dirty dishes start to smell and the carpet has taken on a new coloration. Sometimes something inside me just clicks on and I attack those chores with determination.
I could blame my Bipolar. While that does make up a small percentage of my laziness, I think most of it is just a lack of enthusiasm and inspiration. And accountability. Approval from others is important to me, but if nobody is around, I get lackadaisical.
Then there is the need for resources to get some things done. The most common resource needed is money. I am not a good steward of my money. I try to be. Each month I have every intention of being careful. I make lists for shopping, but I always find other things I need. I still have a hard time buying for just one person. The urge to stockpile is quite strong. I am my parents' daughter. So, for example, when I find the need to do laundry, there is no money for the laundromat.
Ah well, I got this post done today!
"Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week." Spanish proverb
