Do it Now. Do Not Procrastinate - Wonderful Week

"Give up yourself unto the moment
The time is now"
- Moloko

Every now and then I look at what needs to be done and feel like not doing anything.
However, the consequences of not meeting deadlines and the satisfaction that comes with accomplishment of almost all tasks keeps me going.

Procrastination is letting low-priority tasks get in the way of high-priority ones. We all seem to do fine with things we want to do or enjoy doing for fun. But, when we perceive tasks as difficult, inconvenient, or scary, we may shift into our procrastination mode.

Procrastination is a bad habit. Like other habits, there are two general causes. The first is the bad thinking we employ to justify our behavior. The second source is our behavioral patterns.

A closer look at our bad thinking reveals three major issues in delaying tactics: perfectionism, inadequacy and discomfort. . . read the entire article on procrastination here.

Part of the consequences of postponing things is the regret that follows one around. You get disturbed when you consider the choices you never took, and the opportunities you willfully missed.

From my favorite gospel album of all time, 'Prince of Peace', let me share lyrics to 'Seize the Day' by Carolyn Arends.

SEIZE THE DAY
Lyrics by Carolyn Arends

Chorus:
Seize the day – seize whatever you can
‘Cause life slips away just like hourglass sand
Seize the day – pray for grace from God’s hand
Then nothing will stand in your way
Seize the day.

I know a man who’s been doing some thinking
He’s as bitter and cold as the whiskey he’s drinking
He’s talking ‘bout fear, about chances not taken
If you listen to him you can hear his heart breaking
He says, “One day you’re a boy and the next day you’re dead
I wish way back when someone had said….

Chorus

Well one thing I’ve noticed wherever I wander
Everyone’s got a dream he can follow or squander
You can do what you will with the days you are given
I’m trying to spend mine on the business of living
So I’m singing my songs off of any old stage
You can laugh if you want – I’ll still say….

You can get lyrics to the entire song here.

And that pretty much does it.
This week, purpose to finish as much of the work that has been pending as possible. At home, in the office, in your life, in class, even to society and to your country.

Nike said "Just Do It!" And Senator Barack Obama says "Yes we can!"

So go out there and make this a Wonderful Week. Do Not Procrastinate. Do it Now!