There's a million reasons to put off starting something, but that doesn't mean procrastination is a good thing. Personally I find myself procrastinating when I'm afraid of failing. I have to remind myself that failing to start always results in failure. Once I start, I might fail, but by starting I give myself the opportunity to succeed or to learn from my mistakes and still succeed. While if I just procrastinate, I don't succeed, and I don't learn.
When I find myself procrastinating, I will ask myself why. If it's because I don't have time, I will make a plan as to when I can do it. If it's because I am afraid, I will honestly ask myself why and take steps to address my fear. If it is truly something I shouldn't be doing, I'll stop procrastinating and mark it off my list. However, if it is fear holding me back from doing something that I'll benefit from, I'll face my fear and start doing.
Every minute is a minute to procrastinate or do - I'll settle for less procrastinating, so I can do more.
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