Exploring the beauty of procrastination

I need time management. No, you didn’t read this incorrectly. I didn’t say I need a time management "system." I have had about elebenty-seven of those over the years.What I need to develop is the ability to say no to all of the good things that others expect me to say yes to. And then I need to learn to say yes to all of the best things that will allow me to be happy and effective in my endeavors.

I need to learn to explore the beauty of procrastination. Huh? Yes, I need to learn to put off until tomorrow those urgent and violently important things that I really don’t need to do. If I can become a better procrastinator I won’t have to redouble my efforts when it appears that I am not living up the the expectations of those around me. I fear that implosion is just around the corner unless I can develop this skill.

When the pile gets too big, I simply start to shut down. I begin to fill my time with fun stuff: reaching out by email to old friends, making long phone calls, scheduling appointments that can easily wait for another time, going to the movies, playing hearts or solitaire, you get the idea. Anything but the important stuff that is at hand. I get so bogged down that malaise can easily set in. So here’s my plan today, I am going to be a better procrastinator and put off everything that is keeping me from accomplishing the vitally important tasks that only I can do.