Your LIFE is NOW...Start Living It!

Don't Postpone Happiness.

Life's short.. even in it's longest days-John Mellencamp

 



 

This is not the first time that I've written about time, and it certainly won't be the last. I'm pretty sure that most of us are aware of how very short life is, yet I continuously hear people and on occasion myself say things like; "some day", or "I wish I could" or some other put off. What we're really saying is, "some day I'm going to live my life."

 

There are a couple of things that I've put off recently and I needed to remind myself that my life is now. Maybe a few of you out there can relate. Maybe the things you want to do can't happen today financially or logistically. The question is; are the wheels in motion?

 

I was talking to someone this week who wants to make some big changes in her life and she said to me, "I just don't know where to start." I hear that a lot. I've felt that a lot. The only thing I can say is start somewhere, but make sure you start now.

 

I'm fairly good at procrastination. It was a way of life for me for many years. I put off what was hard or uncomfortable and I'm not going to lie, once in a while I still catch myself doing it. The problem with perfecting procrastination is, you never get anything done. You spend a lot of time planning to get things done and telling people what you're going to do. The issue with my procrastination was that it never made me happy.

 

The reality is, we usually know where to start and that scares the hell out of us because that's usually the hardest part. As hard as it is to take  the first steps, once you do, you will feel a sense of purpose and accomplishment. This will give you confidence and you will feel joy.

 

When you decide to make a change or reach a goal, it's important to plan, but when you plan set target dates and tell others about them. Setting target dates is not procrastination, it's accountability. When you set dates, you'll work towards those dates with a purpose. When you tell others, they'll ask you how it's going and that will keep you going.

 

Whatever it is that you're putting off, remember your life is now. Lose the self-doubt and do the things that will bring you happiness. Go get your dreams no matter how large or small with a purpose and a plan. Don't let your doubts and fears stop you from getting started. Go forward with an "I will" attitude!

 

We are all capable of amazing things...