Breaking the Habit of Procrastination
“Right now I’m busy with many things, so I’ll do it later.”
“I work harder and get better results when the deadline is near.”
“I’ll do it once I feel fully ready and confident that I can do it perfectly.”
These are the excuses we often make when we do not want to start what we should be doing.
In the moment of delay, we may feel temporary comfort, but as time passes, anxiety, guilt, and pressure only grow stronger.
Even when we eventually rush to finish the work, the results are rarely satisfying.
To break free from the habit of procrastination, scholars suggest starting within five minutes, or even using a “5, 4, 3, 2, 1” countdown to take action immediately. But even without such methods, we already know what we need to do and how we should do it.
Right now, let us firmly apply the brakes on unnecessary delay. If we want to live without being chased by time, we must begin today.
