It seems procrastination comes, for me, from being overwhelmed. It helps if I use the if/when-then technique to snap myself back into getting things done. And since I’ve been putting off packing, it’s time for me to get it into gear and employ short bursts of if/when-then to get it all accomplished.
The first thing I’m going to do as I go to sleep tonight is set up these if/when-thens:
If… I sit to watch television, I will bounce until I get up…then take action, like organizing or packing
If…I am talking on the phone then I will tell the person I cannot talk any longer than 5 minutes and they are to end the conversation and tell me to get back to packing.
When…I feel overwhelmed… then I will put on some inspirational music and jot down ideas/things to do as I’m listening.
When the song stops….then I will complete my list.
No worries. I’ve got this! : )