Procrastination

"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