Author: Sheri Denkensohn-Trott

In general, I am not someone who procrastinates. In fact, to the contrary, I am a list maker and get very caught up in crossing things off the list. While overall that has been useful to me throughout the years, I’ve tempered my list making so I’m not driving myself into the ground. A good thing!

But lately, for some reason, I have been procrastinating. Watching YouTube videos, playing word games on my phone for long periods of time, or doing something other than getting what needs to be done completed. I haven’t even been reading, which also sometimes is my form of procrastination, but at least it is somewhat productive and enjoyable.

In the next couple of weeks, I have a few major deadlines. These must be met. I have had plenty of time to get a jumpstart, but instead I have been procrastinating. Why? I can’t really answer that question. But it is bothering me.

Yes, I’ve gotten a little knocked off my routine between traveling and observing the Jewish Holidays. But that is no excuse. Sitting and playing word games for two hours when there is much to be done is an obvious waste of precious time.

The good thing is there is always a new day with a chance to start over. And that will start immediately. I’m not going to jump into overdrive, but I’m setting limits on my time on my phone, and for now the word game is off limits. Otherwise, two hours pass, and I have been sitting playing word games instead of doing what I need to do.

I know I’m not the only one that procrastinates. It’s not worth beating yourself up as it is human nature to go through periods of time when you are not operating at peak level.

So, give yourself a break, recognize what is going on, and then attempt to fix it. That’s what I am going to do. Then, when I’m ready, the word game can come back. For now, it’s time to get down to business.