Strategic planning can take a bit of time. I think it is worth it. There are many benefits to strategic planning.
For one, we will be more proactive instead of reactive.
A strategic plan helps us identify true opportunities instead of distractions and false starts. It helps us identify which products, services, and activities are winners and […]
It is important to be decisive, but obstacles and potential problems can paralyze our thoughts and actions. When we have a strong desire to be right or a strong desire to avoid being wrong, we may delay decisions. Indecision and perfectionism are often dance partners.
When I deliver presentations on decision-making, we discuss […]
Are you a perfectionist? Is do it right the first time, or don’t do it at all your mantra? That may be why some things don’t get done.
Perfectionism can certainly be a contributor to the habit of procrastination. Sometimes it is the perfection we seek in the outcome or final result. Sometimes procrastination occurs because […]
It’s nice to be comfortable. We would rather do tasks we enjoy. Procrastination is often caused by the avoidance of unpleasant or painful tasks. We all would rather do something pleasant rather than unpleasant.
When we postpone an unpleasant task, we are attempting to make life more pleasurable and avoid the miserable or the painful. Unfortunately, […]
Usually we have the courage to take action. However, sometimes we get stuck and freeze and don’t do what we need to do. Usually it is fear that stops us from taking action.
There are many fears that can immobilize us and cause us to procrastinate.
I will share with you sixteen reasons why people procrastinate.
Fear of […]