Procrastinators Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from chronic procrastination.
Procrastination is the grave in which opportunity is buried.
Convalalria's constructive rewards, breaks and pick me ups
15 to 30 minute rewards at home
"Recovery from procrastination means doing what you say you're going to do, when you say you're going to do it."
Divided will post to think about
part of the will wants to do the task, get things done on time; another part digs in its heels, says it's too hard, I can't, I don't want to, or all sorts of subconscious messages of resistance.
A battle of the will is very hard to heal: I think it just escalates: more pushing and ought and self-punishing, more resistance in return. And then the inner battle uses up lots of energy.
I begin to see the point of HP, and trying to get away from ego ('help me do the next right thing'), and to feel that that way of facing myself, the world, and facing tasks really offers more than just a glimmer of hope; so far it has brought me even the experience of moments of change, moments when the things I have to do are the things I want to do and the tasks become light...Just moments of that for now for me, but I am looking forward to more of them.
"Recovery from procrastination means doing what you say you're going to do, when you say you're going to do it."
Thank you
Yes, thank you, Convalaria. (And those who have replied). You comment "I begin to see the point of HP ... " resonates with the way I have been thinking/feeling about this. I think this will help me ... Thank you, drun
thank you
Thank you for the useful information Convalaria... It is good to have people who can help you... Thanks again...
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Bedroom furniture
divided will from chickadee
i see now. This is convalaria's re-post into her thread from chickadee's original: http://procrastinators-anonymous.org/node/1669#comment-24086 (in a reply to chemgirl's intro... :) )
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Hmmm... yes...
The division you talk about rings very true for me.
Thank you for the insight...
The Hero's Code:
Show up. Pay Attention. Speak the Truth. Let Go of the Outcome.
re: divided will
yeah, that does ring true for me. I'm not sure if this is a place to keep your own thots or you want discussion in here, so i won't clutter it up too much.
Just, i think this is a beautiful post. It captures succinctly what a lot of us feel, from what i read here. And how the release from ego allows you moments of victory? that's just beautiful. I pray that your recovery will continue and increase, convalaria.
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A list of healthy and deliberate rewards from Ag
Mani-pedis, massages, facials, $20-limit shopping sprees at secondhand stores and garage sales, guilt-free brainless relaxing in my backyard swing
, taking the dog on a long unleashed hike in the woods, brushing the cat 100 strokes, playing around online (this one gets away from me sometimes...), reading useless books, reading useful books, going to interesting-looking places that I drive by all the time but never have time to explore, going to the zoo, sitting by water anyplace, chasing down scripture footnotes 
and journaling my thoughts
"Recovery from procrastination means doing what you say you're going to do, when you say you're going to do it."
Convalria's Achievements
SCHOOL and LIFELINE
HOME PAPER WORK, CLUTTER and GARDEN
"Recovery from procrastination means doing what you say you're going to do, when you say you're going to do it."
Convalaria's Useful Quotes
Addiction and compulsion are about escaping the present moment - not being present in your life, not experiencing the reality of your life.
Procrastinators do not have a problem with time management. They have a problem with compulsive avoidance.
Procrastinators are short-term thinkers, focusing on short-term pleasure while ignoring long-term well-being.
Recovery from procrastination means doing what you say you're going to do, when you say you're going to do it.
Convalaria's useful quotes
Addiction and compulsion are about escaping the present moment - not being present in your life, not experiencing the reality of your life.
Procrastinators do not have a problem with time management. They have a problem with compulsive avoidance.
Procrastinators are short-term thinkers, focusing on short-term pleasure while ignoring long-term well-being.
Free will is what you lose when you are in the grip of a compulsive behavior or addiction. The very definition of addiction is loss of the ability to choose.
When we multiply tiny pieces of time with small increments of daily effort, we too will find we can accomplish magnificent things. We can change the world. ~ Unknown
"Recovery from procrastination means doing what you say you're going to do, when you say you're going to do it."
these really helped
Thanks convalaria--these useful quotes have really helped me in the last two days. Especially 'doing what you say you are going to do'--I realize how different I feel when I keep my own small promises to myself.
Convalaria's BIG to do list
complete tax returnDONE 22nd Septembersort paper mess on school deskStarted 28th November and takenhome on last day of school
sort paper mess on bookshelf behind doorDone 1st Octobersort paper mess in class roomDone 28th NOvemebersort paper mess in tV cabinetDone 1st OctoberCONSTRUCT LIFE LINE FOR added 23/9/08DONE! but an exercise in futility!Stuff in red is home and personal work.
Everything else is part of BACKLOG
This is a lot of paper to deal with!!!!
Convalaria's weekday afternoon, evening and night routine
lets try this tonight and report back!
Convalaria's Weekday Morning Routine