Let’s talk about procrastination

Let’s talk about procrastination, not the regular one, the type, when you eventually get what’s being procrastinated about done, albeit at the last possible minute, a bit rushed, not exactly how you would have liked it, but it’s done.

PHEW!

A big sigh of relief (often tinged with ‘shoulda, woulda coulda’) and onto the next thing…

Let’s talk about the type procrastination where there are no impending deadlines. Procrastination absent of deadlines, becomes a silent saboteur, quietly eroding our potential for growth and self-improvement. Tim Urban, in his entertaining TED Talk , "Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator," introduces us to the "Panic Monster," a humorous yet poignant metaphor for the consequences of procrastination without a looming deadline.

The absence of deadlines allows the Panic Monster to slumber, leaving us blissfully unaware of the potential for growth slipping through our fingers. Without a sense of urgency, personal and professional development takes a backseat, and we inadvertently deny ourselves the opportunity to flourish.

Consider the 90-Week Calendar, a concept Urban delves into to highlight the vast expanse of time available to us. Without external pressures, the luxury of limitless time can lead to complacency, missed opportunities, and a lack of motivation. Procrastination becomes a silent partner in crime, preventing us from seizing the chance to enhance our lives.

Are you procrastinating whilst the panic monster slumbers? Are you missing opportunities because complacency has set in? Are you missing chances? if you are then why don’t you give me a call? I provide a unique to you coaching programme, using tried and tested evidence based proven approaches that work and lead to real results.

 And here’s Tim Urban for you to watch too!