“Procrastination” has become a dirty word.
A procrastinator has become a sloth, a ne'er-do-well, someone not to be trusted.
However there was a time when we all took the time to “ponder” to “mull it over”, to “evaluate”, “ruminate”, “throw it against the wall and see what sticks” and in doing so we often come up with the correct choice.
Now instant decisions are the norm..
Well knee jerk reactions can start wars …
So what is the alternative?
Procrastinate!
If a decision doesn't have to be made today, right now, this instant and lets face it most don't, then put it off until it has to be made.
The “back burner” is where our mind still works on things subconsciously. “Sleeping on it” allows us to focus on what is really important...
“Relaxing”, “enjoying” or busily doing “nothing at all”
Oh I know there are times when we have to decide and decide quickly but I wonder how many of the day to day decisions fall into that category?
The British Army adage, the six “p's” hold true.
P!ss Poor Planning Produces Poor Performance
Or if you are of a more delicate nature, the 7 P's ..
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Pitifully Poor Performance
So ask yourself, how can you plan if you need a decision RIGHT NOW! ??
After a morning spent in the joyful pursuit of doing nothing, during the time that I set aside for myself and I might add, jealously guard. No tougher decision was made other than where to sit and what to draw and the world did not come to an end because of it ....
“One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important.” ~Bertrand Russell
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