We write a to-do list... then don't follow through.

 

This seems to happen over and over again and again and again - Seriously, what's the problem?  Why are we so good at thinking of what to do but so terrible at actually doing them?  

 

Research shows feelings are a fundamental and unavoidable part of why we humans do what we do.  

It is impossible to ignore our emotions. Because of the way our brains are structured, when thought and feelings compete, feelings almost always win.  We can't fight our feelings. Research also shows fighting them just makes them stronger.  We need a plan.  It's true, we definitely need to think to plan, but ...   

 

 

So once we have the thinking part out of the way - how do we rile up those emotions and get things done?  

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First ... we need to get positive - in other words, we need to stop procrastinating.  When do we procrastinate the most? When we're down or in a bad mood.   The answer is... get optimistic!  So how do we get optimistic if we're not feeling it?  Well, we monitor the progress we're making and then celebrate it!  But first we have to get started. 

 

It sounds so simple -  and simple it is!  It is just not easy. We do have to choose what we want and imagine how it feels in order to make it happen. 

 

So I am challenging myself, and you if you are game, to choose just ONE thing, it doesn't even have to be a big thing.  Choose just one thing to get the energy ball rolling.  Then yes, we must get off our behinds and DO IT!