You know, what ‘they’ say really is true (in my case, anyways): What you most need to learn is what you teach (Sean D’Souza at Psychotactics calls it ‘The Impostor Effect’ — and there’s nothing wrong with that, by the way!).

You said “I’m incredibly intrigued to see how she plans out her month and what action she takes.” Um… well I have to admit that I have not planned out my month of blog posts… You see, planning is a huge reason (excuse) why I procrastinate (”I can’t start such-and-such project, because I haven’t planned it all out yet!”) So, I decided to just go ahead with it. Maybe next year will be a little more organized (no promises)!

BTW, I love Rebecca’s idea. It was sort of what I was hoping people would do on my blog (or theirs)!!

I’m really excited to see what you come up with and I look forward to participating.

I was writing to someone after commenting here and I realized that another of my big procrastination ploys is being “reactive” to things as they happen, rather than staying on target.

On occasion, I remember to remind myself, “Will what I’m doing, or about to do, forward what I am up to.” Might be a good idea to post stickies with that all around my work and living spaces.

Thanks again,

Sheila
http://sheilafinkelstein.typepad.com/picture_to_ponder

I, too, look forward to hearing what you come up with. Somewhere among my thousands of pieces of paper on which I’m procrastinating going through and discarding I have list of 10 Reasons for Procrastination. As I recall, “Perfectionism” is one of them.

To answer your question on “Is there an area on which [we’re] procrastinating?” there are many in my life. Probably biggest is [not] writing down actions and goals. I can certainly commit to that, as Cristina suggests, AND to putting the list or book in ONE PLACE where I can find it.

Of course, the first step is the ACT and not procrastinate on the decision of which book, which color and where!

Appreciatively,

Sheila, Artist/Photographer/Writer
http://picturepondering.blogspot.com

I’m really looking forward to what you have to say on this subject! I just posted on Cristina’s blog about my spiral notebook that I keep on my computer desk. My grandkids laugh when I tell them it is “my great big book of everything” but it really helps me stay on track and goes a long way in helping to eliminate procrastination.

Yours in networking!
Carol Deckert
Networking Coach
Referrals Unlimited Network
http://www.runlancaster.com

I am interested in seeing what you come up with, you always have great ideas!