Putting Off That Thing You Can’t Stand Doing
OK, I have to be absolutely honest with you and tell you there is one thing (actually many more than one) that when mentioned I find myself procrastinating! Writing a blog! That’s it: it absolutely makes me cringe inside.
We have decided that each of us at The Money Coaches will contribute regular blog posts. However, I find myself with the least number. Rich and Chris are the heavy hitters when it comes to posting blogs. I am very happy with the 2 I’ve written and could retire from blogging today. However, I have cleared my desk, answered all emails, scheduled a visit to the dentist (another of my least favorite things). Now my to do list has 1 item left: a blog post for The Money Coaches.
Is it just me or do you also put off those things that make your stomach cringe? Maybe for you it’s planning a time to sit down with your spouse or that person who helps you be accountable and put that budget down on paper. Perhaps you have a budget but you realize that your money and month don’t work out how you want and you need to make some hard choices. It could be that honest discussion with your spouse about who would care for your children if something were to happen to both of you. OR maybe it’s writing a blog!
Whatever it is, I have found out that the hardest part is just getting started. Just start – nothing magical – just start. You can do it. You have all the information, resources and skill that you need. No one is asking you to do the impossible. Carl Sandburg said: “Nothing happens unless first we dream.” But I will say that nothing happens unless first we start. So I am challenging you. No more excuses. START!