I believe that procrastination keeps the majority of human beings from getting the most out of life. What is it exactly? The word procrastination literally means to leave something "for tomorrow." It comes from the Latin words pro (for) and cras (tomorrow). Procrastination is the postponement of something that you know you should do.
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How to defeat procrastination and get the most out of life
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorHow to beat procrastination - Stop gathering information!
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorResearch shows that most of us spend up to 80% of our time on activities that have nothing to do with the success of our projects. We load ourselves down with endless tasks that keep us feeling busy, yet at the end of the day we wonder why we have accomplished so little.
How to beat procrastination - Face your fear and do it anyway
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorMany people procrastinate because they fear they'll look foolish if they fail. It took Edison more than 10,000 failed attempts to discover the tungsten filament that worked in the incandescent light bulb. A reporter asked him how he managed to go on working in the face of so many failures. Edison told the reporter that each failure gave him hope; every time he failed, he knew he was one step closer to finding the answer. Edison believed that "many of life's failures are people who did not realiz...
How planning can help you conquer procrastination
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorBenjamin Franklin, who knew how to conquer procrastination as well as anyone, said that "by failing to prepare you are preparing to fail." How do you plan your work? And if you don't plan, how do you know if you're reaching your goals? It's time to find out.
How conquering procrastination can help you reduce stress
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorI believe that procrastination is the No. 1 cause of stress in our society today. Throughout history, great thinkers have noted the connection between the failure to take action and the feeling of anxiety. The American philosopher William James once said, "Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging of an uncompleted task."
How a positive attitude can help you overcome procrastination
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorThe following quiz will help you identify areas where a negative attitude has been keeping you from taking charge of your life. Answer "yes" to the statements that describe you.
Enthusiasm - The best weapon in the war against procrastination
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorEnthusiasm is what makes the difference between reaching our goals and giving up before we get started. Thomas Edison said, "If the only thing we leave our kids is the quality of enthusiasm, we will have given them an estate of incalculable value." Edison's research laboratory burned to the ground when he was 67. As the fire consumed his world-famous "invention factory," Edison told his children, "Kids, go get your mother. She'll never see another fire like this one." Edison knew that enthusiasm...
Don't let procrastination keep you down
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorAuthor Denis Waitley believes that one of the main causes of procrastination is a fear of success. "People procrastinate because they are afraid of the success that they know will result if they move ahead now," he explains. And Miguel Cervantes, the author of Don Quijote, wrote that "delay always breeds danger, and to protract a great design is often to ruin it."
Fear of Driving and Automatic Negative Thoughts
Posted on March 4, 2008 by Michiel Van KetsThe fear of driving is often complicated, if not caused by, the individuals' automatic negative thoughts. These thoughts can be scary and irrational, such as the concern that they will veer into oncoming traffic or drive off a bridge. These thoughts are often described as the most bothersome symptom of driving anxiety and they can be the actual triggers for panic attacks while driving. Controlling these thoughts is critical to success in eliminating a driving phobia.
Unlocking Hidden Mind Power - Tapping Into the Inner Powers of Your Mind
Posted on October 3, 2007 by Michael LeeUnlocking your hidden mind power, contrary to the common impression, is not brain surgery. It is actually a simple process. All it takes is your willingness, and three driving forces.
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How conquering procrastination can help you reduce stress
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorI believe that procrastination is the No. 1 cause of stress in our society today. Throughout history, great thinkers have noted the connection between the failure to take action and the feeling of anxiety. The American philosopher William James once said, "Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging of an uncompleted task."
Time - Your most valuable asset in the war against procrastination
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorResearch shows that people spend most of their time and effort working on activities that have nothing to do with the success of their projects. I'm convinced that procrastination is the main reason people fail to live richer lives. If you want to get serious about eliminating the habit of procrastination, you can start right now by recognizing that your most valuable asset is time.
A Chain Reaction
Posted on October 21, 2009 by SuessCan good come from tragedy? From the Columbine tragedy comes a positive story of hope and belief. What can we learn from the young people involved?
Why you need an action plan to defeat procrastination
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorProcrastination is the main reason people fail to live richer lives. If you haven't been reaching your goals, you may need to make a greater commitment. And the only reliable measure of commitment is action. When you delay getting started on a job or fail to complete a job you've already started, always ask yourself why you're not working on it:
Don't let procrastination keep you down
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorAuthor Denis Waitley believes that one of the main causes of procrastination is a fear of success. "People procrastinate because they are afraid of the success that they know will result if they move ahead now," he explains. And Miguel Cervantes, the author of Don Quijote, wrote that "delay always breeds danger, and to protract a great design is often to ruin it."
How To Bypass Mediocrity And Achieve Mastery
Posted on November 2, 2009 by Nelson TanMastery in one's career and consciousness growth simply requires that we constantly produce results beyond and out of the ordinary. Mastery is a product of consistently going beyond our limits.
Part Three Recognizing Your Spiritual Experiences
Posted on February 7, 2008 by Sandy ParisThere are many ways we experience divine love, guidance, and protection from Holy Spirit. One way to recognize our spiritual experiences is called “Waking Dreams", which can be something spiritual we see in our life. A waking dream, if recognized, can alert us to danger, be an answer to our questions, and wake us up to the treasures of divine love. By recognizing these spiritual experiences for the gifts they truly are, it makes life much easier then ever before thought possible.
Overcome procrastination and start living a richer life today
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon Melchior- Do you make excuses when you miss deadlines?
Tomorrow is a Gift
Posted on April 27, 2008 by elaine williamsMy husband chose to be cremated, and to that end I had arranged a time for friends and family to gather for a memorial service in remembrance. I gathered pictures of our twenty plus years together, creating a wonderful collage in pictures for the service.
How planning can help you conquer procrastination
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon MelchiorBenjamin Franklin, who knew how to conquer procrastination as well as anyone, said that "by failing to prepare you are preparing to fail." How do you plan your work? And if you don't plan, how do you know if you're reaching your goals? It's time to find out.
