Do, or do not… There’s no try
“Procrastination is the seed of self-destruction“ Matthew Burton
How aware are you of the language you use to narrate your story?
Do you know how self-destructive it can be both in the short and the long term when you don’t use resourceful language to communicate with yourself and others?
The “I will try”, “I’ll start tomorrow”, “when the circumstances change” kinda stories you’re telling yourself, are stopping you from taking useful action.
There are many causes of procrastination, some of which are:
Perfectionism
Fear of failure
Poor time management
Low self-esteem
Low motivation
Lack of direction
Low self confidence
Lack of knowledge
Disconnection from self & others
What do you do when you want to create better habits to guide you in a positive, future focused direction?
Understanding the language you use and how procrastination shows up for you are a good place to start.
Getting someone to walk alongside you as you narrate a more beautiful story is another great starting point.
Even the most capable professionals and sports people have blind spots and benefit from working with a coach. So next time you catch yourself saying ‘I’ll try” remember what Yoda said!
Do, or do not… There’s no try