Reading Time: 3 minutesDon’t Get Stuck in Over-Preparation, and Never Taking Action For creatives, there’s always the danger of getting stuck in over-preparation and never taking action. In a recent newsletter article titled “Beyond Over-Preparation: How to Start Before You Feel Ready,” Anne-Laure Le Cuff writes about researching rare Asian teas to prepare for launching a new business. …
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Illusion of Future Fulfillment: Defining Someday Syndrome Someday syndrome is the trap of constantly pushing our personal fulfillment or contentment into the future. It’s based on the illusion we tell ourselves that we’ll feel like a different person once we’ve achieved a particular milestone. But the truth is, this mindset leaves us perpetually waiting …
Reading Time: 4 minutesAll of us procrastinate at some time. While not all procrastination is harmful (see my post, Four Ways Procrastination Can Benefit Your Creative Work), it can keep us from doing important work and result in higher stress levels when we put off doing things until the last minute. Why We Procrastinate • We know it’s …
Reading Time: 3 minutesProcrastination is typically seen as a negative in productivity circles. There are plenty of books and articles about how to overcome procrastination. For instance, there are the books “How to Stop Procrastinating” by S.J. Scott and “Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time” by Brian Tracy. …