Comments on: ‘Just Do It’: The ONLY Way To Overcome Procrastination and Be Happier For It

By: Sherri

Sherri — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:50:56 +0000

@ Kaushik – That’s exactly it. When you first start out on a project it’s exciting you’re motivated and inspired to keep going. That motivation and inspiration fade and that’s when you just have to do it anyway. That’s the ONLY way it will get done.

@ Alex – Hi! Precisely. There are no tricks. I’ve been reading a fair few articles lately that claim to have tips, tricks or other methods to get over procratination. Some of the points are good but over all I come away thinking “yes but all you really have to do is DO IT”.

(Oh and when you find the answer to your question please let me know ).

By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome

Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:47:51 +0000

The more I work with the idea of procrastination the more I realize that there are no tricks – it’s just a matter of starting and then committing to continuing.

The question behind this that I’m still working on is: why is something so simple so hard to do?
Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome´s last blog ..The Healing Power of the Dance Floor: Pop Music Positivity

By: Kaushik

Kaushik — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:15:54 +0000

You’ve given excellent advice.

In the times of my life, when I am inspired, nothing is hard to do–even chores get done. There is no problem with leaving things half-done, knowing that I’ll always come back to it. It’s also suddenly easier to prioritize–anything that does not fit the inspiration, goes, at least for now.

I don’t have the answers but perhaps it’s a matter of finding inspiration, or inspiration finding us. That, I think can only happen in stillness.

Great thought-provoking article. Thanks.
Kaushik´s last blog ..Why we take a peculiar pleasure in suffering and how to stop

By: Sherri

Sherri — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:29:45 +0000

@ Jay – That’s great! It’s funny how the cure to all that unhappiness lies within each of us. I’m glad it’s been working for you and it’s okay to mature so long as you can tap into the kid inside every now and again

@ Jill – That’s fantastic I’m glad to hear it’s working out for you! It is so much more empowering when you realize you hold the key. If you’ve been living the other way for a long time it’ll take a while to get to the feeling worthy stage but it’s great once you get there.

@Positively Present – I’m glad you liked it. Simple words with huge impact if you can apply them.

@Christi – You’re quite welcome I’m glad it’s working for you as well. It really is the only way to get stuff done…doing it.

@ Wilma – Hey sister Yes it’s amazing how many people are going through the same thing. It’s overcoming that mental hurdle and thoughts of what’s right, fair or what should be. Once you do that you are more productive and happier…it does take time and it is easier said than done. But well worth it.

@Zengirl – That’s the thing, we usually build situations up in our own head but they usually don’t play out that way anyway so yes the worrying and procrastinating usually are all for nothing.

@ Mary – You are certainly not alone. It takes time and you will get there slowly but surely. Just remember NOBODY is perfect and NOBODY has it pulled together all the time. Don’t be so hard on yourself and just do a little bit at a time you’ll get there!

@ Lori Enos – You’re quite welcome I’m glad you’re going to give it a try. I think you’ll be glad you did

By: Lori Enos

Lori Enos — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:31:41 +0000

Thanks so much for this article. I’m going to try to “just do it.”

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:27:54 +0000

This is a major problem for me, too! It’s another reason why my decluttering frequently bogs down.

It’s hard to “just do it” when you have the worst of all rebels inside you constantly going “as if”! I am truly my own worst enemy! I need to make friends with myself and treat myself kindly.

By: Zengirl

Zengirl — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:38:03 +0000

Good advice for all of us. Sometimes, we are scared of confrontation or not so great outcome, hence we delay doing the task, at least it is for me that way. However, sooner we do it, we may find we were worried for nothing.
Zengirl´s last blog ..Learning from 4 years old

By: Wilma Ham

Wilma Ham — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:14:43 +0000

I got over it when I realized it took more time to stew over things than actually do them. Keeping score is so NOT a thing to do and really totally unproductive as you just showed. However having a mirror in front of me doesn’t hurt, so it was fun to read you have had the same issues, sister.
Wilma Ham´s last blog ..My daughter, my heart and that little voice of mine.

By: Christi {Jealous Hands}

Christi {Jealous Hands} — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:07:00 +0000

Procrastination is a MAJOR problem in my life. I am trying to make a point to “just do it”. On days I accomplish that, things are so much better.

Thanks for the reminder!
Christi {Jealous Hands}´s last blog ..teamwork

By: Positively Present

Positively Present — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:58:10 +0000

Excellent post. Just do it sounds like such simple advice but it really is very important. I love the way you wrote this.
Positively Present´s last blog ..a letter to my older self