–verb (used without object)
| 1. | to defer action; delay: to procrastinate until an opportunity is lost. |
| 2. | to put off till another day or time; defer; delay. |
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Not to brag or anything, but I am the QUEEN of procrastination. Seriously, I'm typing this rather than tackling the pile of paperwork on my desk.
Cecily's post today about chaos and procrastination in your life, especially when it comes to housework, really struck a chord with me. When she spoke about how her house was a pig sty, I thought to myself, "Mmmmhmmm...been there, do that all the time." I'm not intentionally trying to be a nasty person when it comes to cleaning, it just happens, and generally I'm too lazy to clean it up.
In fact, I'm such a sloth that when I actually kicked butt and cleaned the house this weekend, my husband inquired as to who was coming over....because this is usually the ONLY time I'll clean. That is sad, people. Especially considering I was not raised that way. I grew up in a very clean home where I was expected to do my share of chores. I suppose that once I moved out, and no one made the rules but me, I found it to be so much easier just to let things go. Yet, I truly cannot STAND to have a filthy house. It drives me bonkers, and I feel such calm and serenity when my house looks and smells fresh, so I have no idea why I don't keep my home that way.
Perhaps, as Cecily touched on, it is that I crave the chaos that came from growing up around the abuse and anger caused by my alcoholic father? I've had lots of other chaotic goings-on in my life courtesy of my family, and no matter how much I hate or try to avoid the drama, it inevitably finds me. Or, maybe I'm just using this as an excuse. I don't know.
In any case, I'm doing my damnedest to turn over a new leaf. I've been trying to do small amounts of chores each day, so that I don't feel so overwhelmed. I spent an hour last night cleaning out and organizing my closet. Not only does it look better (Oh look! A FLOOR! In my CLOSET!) and I can now find my clothes and matching shoes, but I also found some items to list on eBay to make some money to boot! Win-win! I'm also going to start applying this philosophy to other aspects of my life, like exercise and eating right. I've managed to gain back 3 of the 25 lbs. I've fought so hard to lose this year, and I don't want to continue to backslide. I must overcome my lazy ways and beat this thing once and for all.
In what ways do you struggle with procrastination, or are you one of those people who is perpetually neat and on time? (And if so, I hate you...not really, I'm just jealous.) Do you have any tips for me? Seriously, I need HELP!
