Comments on: Procrastination: Stop and Take the Time to Smell the Roses http://iamalwayslate.org/take-time-stop-procrastination.shtml Learn to Beat the Clock and Never Be Late Again! Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:47:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Kerul http://iamalwayslate.org/take-time-stop-procrastination.shtml/comment-page-1#comment-48 Kerul Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:23 +0000 http://iamalwayslate.org/?p=20#comment-48 I think so many people are really overwhelmed with cultural and societal expectations that they feel like they are hamsters on wheels, just trying ot keep up with the ever-growing pressure of those expectations. As you suggest, taking some time out to really examine what you want your life to be like is vital, crucial to change, if you want it. But many people find that too daunting, requiring too much change, upheaval, and alienation/pushback from their friends and family as they start making changes in their lives. I think a good place to start is to realize that not all procrastination (or productivity, for that matter) is created equal. It can sometimes be good to procrastinate - it can lead to less struggle, delay (counter-intuitive, but true), and more optimal functioning. I think so many people are really overwhelmed with cultural and societal expectations that they feel like they are hamsters on wheels, just trying ot keep up with the ever-growing pressure of those expectations.

As you suggest, taking some time out to really examine what you want your life to be like is vital, crucial to change, if you want it. But many people find that too daunting, requiring too much change, upheaval, and alienation/pushback from their friends and family as they start making changes in their lives.

I think a good place to start is to realize that not all procrastination (or productivity, for that matter) is created equal.

It can sometimes be good to procrastinate – it can lead to less struggle, delay (counter-intuitive, but true), and more optimal functioning.

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