It’s the beginning of the year – time for something new, time to revamp something old, time to start something and time to finish something.
So – with all of this ‘time’ for stuff… when does now become the right time to start?
The real answer to that question – when you make it the right time.
We have found that one main reason why people wait (aka procrastinate) is that they are stuck in a thinking holding pattern. Thinking about the pros and cons, ruminating on the options, analysing the drawbacks. Now, don’t get me wrong – thinking is useful. Sometimes.
And, sometimes, thinking just gets us stuck.
When was the last time you did something great without thinking? And any obsticals you came across, I’m sure you handled. Some challenges in life are actually quite difficult – but hey, no one said life is always easy hu? Generally speaking, you have all the resources you need to achieve your desired results. So – whatever you choose to do. Whatever you start. Whatever you do… you’ll be able to fit in the kids, the work, the family, the chores, the exercise, the food, the whatever.
Can you possibly think through all possible scenarios and create a plan B before you actually jump into a task? (if you can, let me know so we can model that!) Most people just get stuck.
So what does that mean? It means, THINK until you know what your options are. Then ACT – do something! Choose! Get off the fence!
Book the holiday, apply for a new job, enrol in that next course. Just do it! The other bits will figure themselves out!