Procrastination explained. We all have a "rational brain", the part that makes rational decisions. The "rational brain" says, "You have a project due in a month, let's make a plan to start now". But wait, the "monkey brain" says, "Live for today, have some fun!" Just when our "rational brain" tries to start, the "monkey brain," which is all about instant gratification, takes over. The monkey is all about the present moment, keep it easy, fun and no thought about tomorrow. This of course causes conflict. Personal note, I am an expert list writer, almost daily. I decided to find out if I really am a procrastinator. I looked at my journal from last year Christmas break. "get passport", I looked at my summer break list, "get passport", and my 2017 Christmas break, "get passport"! Guess what is on my snow day break list, "get passport". We may laugh at procrastination because even the best procrastinators usually meet their dead lines, yes, with more guilt, anxiety and panic, but we manage. Ok, a moment of truth, I did not need to check my list to know if I was a procrastinator. How did I earn my B.A and Master's while raising four children? One word, "deadlines". The fact is we are all procrastinators when deadlines are not present. There is no deadline on exercise, relationships, careers, or chasing your dreams. Many of us become spectators in our own lives, never starting because there is no sense of urgency. So I urge you to get out your life calendar and take the wheel from the monkey. Allow the "rational brain" to drive. Yes, I do have a deadline for my passport, summer of 2019, I want to visit my son and his family in the UK. I hope I don't procrastinate.
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