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Tuesday, August 14, 2007

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Strike While the Iron Is Hot:
7 Proven Steps to Overcome Procrastination

By Dr. Annette Colby, RD
Annette@AnnetteColby.com or www.LovingMiracles.com
Copyright 2007, Dr. Annette Colby, all rights reserved.

“I know what I need to do, but I am unable to get started.” Who among us hasn’t been stuck in this scenario before? Momentum is a powerful force but inertia can be more powerful. We know what to do, but we don’t put knowledge into action. The result is the frustration of procrastination and remaining stuck in your current reality even though you do want change.

Inside, it seems one part wants to get started and achieve success. Yet another part wants to stop, give up, or take it easy. An inner tug of war ensues between these two parts. Which side will win? Achieving success depends on not allowing these two parts to maintain a perpetual battle and keep you at a stalemate. Success is realized when you become aware of these two opposing sides and deal with them in productive manner. You always have the choice of which side to nurture, cultivate, and strengthen.

A Native American elder once described his own inner struggles in this manner: “Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time.” When asked which dog wins he reflected for a moment and replied, “The one I feed the most.”

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