Does procrastination lead to better creativity? That is a myth. Procrastination is synonymous with avoiding tasks. I am sure this past year has been challenging for most of us. The pandemic has thrown the entire world into a whirlwind, and it was no different for me. Aside from losing my beloved mom, I have just moved across the country and have embarked on art business coaching. My day timer is filled to the brim. Working six days a week is finally making a dent on my To-Do list! Now, I am seeing results and thrilled to be getting momentum. Building something new takes time, but I can't imagine where I would be sitting right now if I have been procrastinating. As an artist, to create a successful art business, you have no choice but to self-motivate, and if you don't, be prepared to live a starving artist life.
I am not privileged by any means, I don’t have a spouse to support me financially, and I didn’t come from a wealthy background. Matter of fact, both my husband and I are creators, we have carved out a dream lifestyle from our creations. But this life does not come easy. So if you want to be a working artist, it does take persistence and commitment, and procrastination can't be part of your vocabulary. And because building a successful art business is not easy, I learned very quickly that if I lag behind in production, I have nothing to show for, and I will be back to managing other people's businesses, not mine. That was enough incentive for me to learn good habits quickly. Some artists claimed that procrastination allows extra time to percolate ideas before setting to a task. But that is different because while you are thinking about ideas, you are still dealing with the project. It is when you decide to watch Netflix all night despite meeting your deadline that is true procrastination. Then you are just putting things off to avoid working. I know there are many reasons why we procrastinate, such reasons could be that we are ill-prepared, fear of failure, laziness, poor time management, or a dislike for tasks. But I want you to realize that squandered time is a wasted opportunity. Start today as a doer, begin with managing your mind to create effective habits. How to Overcome Procrastination If you want to achieve your goals in life, you are best to avoid procrastination because that is a dream killer. This habit can practically cause you to fail before you even start. Time Management I find time management is the number 1 best habit to form. I encourage you to start a Day Timer today, start scheduling your tasks to accomplish your goals. Focus on the End Result. Sometimes we are afraid to execute a challenging project so we self-sabotage by avoiding the task. Instead, focus on how much you would learn from the challenge and the reward you will receive when it is accomplished. Do not shy away from difficulties, do this instead: Breaking Things Down to Bite-Size pieces. When you are overwhelmed by a project instead of avoiding it, start breaking down your project into bite-size pieces. When you see your project from a manageable perspective, your mind will stop worrying and you will be able to work on your project with ease. The Conclusion Now, after reading this article, I hope you realize that procrastination produces stress and negative emotions. So instead manage your mind and your habits and rewards will inevitably follow. And that goes for all you serial learners out there. Remember, don’t just be learning, implement your knowledge because at the end of the day you need results to accomplish goals. If you need more mindset advice and enjoy this kind of encouragement, come and join my FB Group, I would love to welcome you there and help you build a profitable business that you love. With Creative Joy, Ting
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