Procrastination
Thursday, March 08, 2007 by Red Cloak
There, I said it. No one really wants to admit that this happens but it's all too common.
Yes, PROCRASTINATION.
Right now, I should be cleaning off my desk so I can actually work. (It's piled with papers and other paraphernalia that should have been put away days, weeks, months ago). Actually, my bedroom, my studio, the bathroom, the kitchen--Oh, let's just say it, THE WHOLE HOUSE--is in need of massive cleaning. You want to know how it got this way? Well, let's see...
1. My mother had a series of small strokes then a heart attack. She had a pacemaker installed so (THANK GOD) she's recovering. A significant portion of my time goes to helping her.
2. My computer system went down for several weeks--six (6) to be exact--which sent me into overdrive trying to save it. (I did with the help of Microsoft).
3. I took on a big project last summer that was coming to fruition just as my mother took ill and the computer crashed.
I've had a lot on my plate so should I feel guilty about procrastinating when I REALLY should be working on the big project or cooking or cleaning? The answer is NO but I'll feel guilty anyway so let's just get on with it.
Yes, PROCRASTINATION.
Right now, I should be cleaning off my desk so I can actually work. (It's piled with papers and other paraphernalia that should have been put away days, weeks, months ago). Actually, my bedroom, my studio, the bathroom, the kitchen--Oh, let's just say it, THE WHOLE HOUSE--is in need of massive cleaning. You want to know how it got this way? Well, let's see...
1. My mother had a series of small strokes then a heart attack. She had a pacemaker installed so (THANK GOD) she's recovering. A significant portion of my time goes to helping her.
2. My computer system went down for several weeks--six (6) to be exact--which sent me into overdrive trying to save it. (I did with the help of Microsoft).
3. I took on a big project last summer that was coming to fruition just as my mother took ill and the computer crashed.
I've had a lot on my plate so should I feel guilty about procrastinating when I REALLY should be working on the big project or cooking or cleaning? The answer is NO but I'll feel guilty anyway so let's just get on with it.