Year after year I talk to people that tell me "I'll start on Monday". I get it. For many years before I finally started, I told myself that every Monday would mark the start of a new beginning. Yet, week after week, I found myself trapped in a cycle of inaction. The reason? A constant stream of excuses echoing in my mind—“You're tired, stressed, life is hard. Let's tackle this later.” But that elusive "later" would never arrive. And for the people I talk to, the story remains the same for them.
Day by day, the weight of procrastination grows until it transforms into a seemingly insurmountable mountain and we become demoralized when we look at it. The longer we wait, the more daunting the task seems, until the prospect of even beginning became overwhelming. And keep in mind, I'm speaking from experience as someone who did this for years...7 to be exact.
It's a trap many of us fall into—the belief that we can delay action indefinitely, that tomorrow will always be there to start anew. But the truth is, tomorrow never truly comes. Instead, we find ourselves stuck in a perpetual cycle of waiting, watching as the mountain of un-started tasks looms larger with each passing day.
The answer lies in breaking free from this cycle of procrastination and embracing the urgency of action. It's about recognizing that the longer we wait, the greater the cost—both in terms of missed opportunities and the toll it takes on our mental and emotional well-being.
So, what's the solution? It's simple: do it now. Take that first step, no matter how small it may seem. By starting today, we prevent the mountain from growing, and we reclaim control over our destiny. You don't have to complete the whole journey right now. All you have to do to break the cycle is START!
Yes, the journey ahead may be daunting, and that's ok. The journey must begin. It will never get any less daunting by waiting. By taking action now, we set ourselves on the path to success, one step at a time.
Remember, the time for action is always now. Don't let the mountain of procrastination continue to stand over you and keep you afraid to start. Stand courageously, embrace the challenge, and start your journey today.
It's the only way to shape tomorrow the way you want it to look.
