Obviously, there must be thought before action, but to what degree?

We could also debate what are legitimate reasons to be cautious and what are simply excuses for putting off what needs to be done.

Procrastination wears many disguises. If any of the following thoughts sound familiar, chances are you are not just thinking, you are delaying, you are in procrastination mode:

-I’m not sure what will happen if I follow through on this.
-What will the cost be if I actually do this?
-I need to be able to get it done faster/better/later.
-I don’t truly understand what is required.
-What will others think?
-I don’t know how.
-It looks too easy.
-That can’t work.
-It’s too hard.
-It’s too boring.
-That’s not really me.
-It will take too long.
-What if…?
-Now’s not the right time.
-But I might not get it done.
-I’m confused.
-Where do I start?
-I don’t have the energy right now.
-I’ll wait to see how they do it.
-We need to talk it through first.
-I’m not sure that’s the right way.
-The weather isn’t right.
-My focus is wrong.
-I need more resources.
-It would be better if (insert appropriate name) did it.
-But what if I fail?
-But what if I succeed?
-I’ve already spent too much time out of my comfort zone.
-Putting myself under that sort of pressure isn’t good.
-I think I’m setting my sights too high.

The first step in overcoming a problem is admitting you have one. Procrastination thrives in silence. Call it what it is. Name the delay, reclaim your direction, and make sure that for all the right reasons and in all the right ways…

The Journey Continues!