Procrastination according to wikipedia, is a type of behavior which is characterized by deferment of actions or tasks to a later time.
I understand that procrastination is delaying your tasks for unknown reason. I understand because I am a procrastinator. Not just a procrastinator but a habitual one.
It has been my problem ever since I was in elementary. I sometimes cannot pass my projects in home economics because of procrastination. My confidence in doing my projects is very low. I am afraid I can get very low grades, because I believe I don't have the skills to do those projects. I have never realized that passing my project whether it is beautifully done or not is important.
I decided to write this article because I am being pressured of the work that I have to submit to my superior tonight. Still I haven't done anything yet. I am bothered. Will I make it tonight?
Instead of doing the work, here I am writing this article. I am delaying things again. I don't have the enthusiasm to do it. My consolation is I am accepting the fact that I am a procrastinator--a habitual one at that.
Now, I realize that I am a habitual procrastinator, I want to change the way I am. How could that be? I have to begin the change NOW! But how? Anyway, I might begin tomorrow....
ooops, procrastinating again?
I read in mahalo.com that procrastination is simply a matter of poor impulse control --choosing what is easier and more rewarding in the present over what is difficult or less immediately beneficial. Yes, it is very true in my case. But how would I overcome this?
I might as well begin by the tips given in mahalo.com. Or will anyone help me overcoming this? HELP!
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold,
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
- PROVERBS 16:16
Did you ever think that spiritual giants never get frustrated? Take Daniel, for instance. Don’t you think he was frustrated when he ended up in the lion’s den? The devil must have said, “See, buddy, what serving God gets you into?”
One of the natural responses to frustration is anger. Yet anger is seldom the right solution to frustration for it always takes its toll on relationships.
Another response is flight---you can quit. You can just walk right out. Essentially that’s what Jonah did when God told him to go to Nineveh with His message. Jonah didn’t want to go. His frustration turned to anger. He couldn’t fight God so he ran away.
When we’re frustrated, we tend to think that we’re on our own, that God is neither disinterested nor too busy to care. That’s not true. Jesus Christ lived in a world of frustration. His disciples walked out and left Him in His hour of greatest need. He does know and He cares. That’s good news!
-Today Can Be Different
by: Stormie Omartian
Lord, I give thanks to You in all things because I know that You reigh in the midst of them. I know that when I pass through the waters, You will be with me and the river will not flow over me. When I walk through the fire, I will not be burned. Nor will the flame touch me (Isaiah 43 1-2). That's because You are a good God and have sent Your Holy Spirit to be my Comforter and Helper in the midst of difficult times.
Lord, I wait for You today. I put my hope in Your Word and ask that You would fill me afresh with Your Holy Spirit and wash away all anxiety or doubt. Shine Your light into any dark corner of my soul that needs to be exposed. I don't want my impatience or lack of trust to stand in the way of all You desire to do in my life at this time. I realize that no matter how difficult life gets, as long as I cling to You I am moving forward on the path you have for me. Help me to wait on You and not grow impatient with my circumstances simply because my timetable does not coincide with Yours. Help me to understand Your ways and not give in to discouragement. Strengthen my faith to depen on Your perfect timing for my life. Help me to rest in You and be content with where I am right now. At the same time, I ask you to heal, restore, redeem, transform, and bring new life to my situation. Teach me what I need to learn and help me get beyond this time successfully so I can rise above the storm to Yur place of perfect peace. Amen.
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