Tag: interfere

Just say no

Today I am asked how often do I say “no” to things that would interfere with my goals? I remember this especially from when I was going to college. If I had homework or needed to study for an exam, I would very often say no to friends and family and just lock myself in my room until it was done. In the end, it paid off and I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a double major and went on to complete a Masters degree.

At this point, I don’t have to say no that much to anyone, but I do have a problem saying no to myself. I tend to procrastinate a lot more, preferring to do things that I want to do, even if it’s not leading me toward anything good. I guess in both cases I was doing want I really wanted to do. I just don’t have the same drive to better myself. Maybe I am still reaping the benefits of past ability to say no.

Do you have a hard time saying no? Do you procrastinate? What major goals have you accomplished? What goals do you have for the future? Let me know in the comments, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!

What I have been putting off doing.

There’s a variety of things that come to mind that I might be putting off, but there’s usually a pretty good reason. It might be because it’s too expensive, or maybe I just can’t find the time, or perhaps certain people are interfering in some way. I think your brain calculates these things somehow to determine if they are worth doing. My brain just hasn’t said go for it yet. Mood and mental state probably cast a long shadow on your motivation also. You really have to be in a good state of mind. I guess I would have to will it into being, overpowering my brain and mood, but I don’t know how satisfying that would be in the end. I know I’m getting older every day, and one day I won’t be able to do those things, so maybe I should get moving on them. Here are few that come to mind.

  1. Publishing a book.
  2. Taking a vacation.
  3. Traveling abroad.
  4. Visiting local museums.
  5. Seeing the local orchestra.
  6. Going to the gym more.
  7. Home decorating.
  8. Planning my free time.
  9. Seeing local events.
  10. Spend more time outdoors.
  11. Shop for winter clothes.
  12. Get out of bed before noon.

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