… what you can do today. Yes, it’s another one of those nuggets of wisdom
hiding in our common clichés and sayings. And what is this one telling
us? STOP PROCRASTINATING. Sorry, I didn’t mean to yell–it’s just that
this is a message most of us are very resistant to hearing.

Speaking for myself, when it comes to work (and school, when I was a
student), I always get things done early. The second I’m given a
professional or academic deadline, I’m off and running. I usually have
my work done well in advance of the due date. My colleagues and former
classmates would tell you that I never procrastinate. But
when it comes to my personal goals… well, let’s just say that it’s a
bit more challenging. For example, I want to stick to a regular regimen
of writing, but I always have laundry to fold, or TV to watch, or a
bathtub that simply must be cleaned AT THAT VERY MOMENT.

Hi. My name is Jen, and I’m a closet procrastinator.