Managing procrastinating

It seems that ideas and thoughts are dimensionless and they are able to be cramped in a small confinement. All information, knowledge, experience, feelings in life can be stored in the mind. The problem is, the storing process is not organized. Any attempt to organize it inevitably cause ripples in an otherwise calm sphere and set all thoughts in motion. Failing to follow in-phase with the rhythm and one might feel overwhelmed by even a slight disturbance. Once lost in wondering, it is natural to give up for the moment and defer all tasks at hand.

The above generalized statement does not constitute a scientific study. Rather, it is a convenient assessment of the mind in the search for a simple way to tame procrastination

It is difficult to organize and process thoughts in vivid concrete terms. One way to get around this is to transform it into symbols that one can understand through alphabets, numbers, pictures or diagrams. Doing it this way freezes ideas and thoughts on paper. One could then view it at will, toss it around, reshuffle it, or file it for temporary storage.

It is possible to transfer simple ideas to hard copy on physical paper, one piece at a time. It helps to lessen mental burdens. It also de-clutters the mess. More importantly, they are nailed right there as prompts awaiting further response.

At the same time, it is surprisingly easier to arrange ideas 'physically' rather than doing it mentally. Sorting the written ideas is to organize things in certain order. It is in the process of reshuffling and maneuvering that one may even find a new way of doing it that gives rise to all inspiration and creativity.

All these are done with the help of physical light, in full brightness and clarity. Decisions can then be made with a clear mind. Viewing ideas clearly help streamlines simple plans for further action. This could be a useful way to rid procrastinating.

p/s. I stole this idea from grandpa.

Grandpa enjoys brushing his teeth spotless clean. He likes cleaning it so much that he sings as he brushes. He enjoys the feeling of accomplishment and has learned so much from life as to not forget to positively affirm and appreciate simple job done. He shows appreciation through grins and nods to himself in the mirror after putting his teeth back to where it rightly belongs. Then he continues to whistle graciously attending to the next task.

See, the point is, he can see his teeth completely right in front of him in order to do a good job. No wonder he is so happy.