When in the progressive years of our life, people intend to exhaust themselves of the energy and passion with which they began doing something. Sometimes they are trying their best in a full-fledged way to achieve a goal. But people lose track and start wasting away time. Most probably, the forces that deplete our tendencies are external. For instance, the disappointment of failure, judgment of people, lack of support system, or unstoppable challenges. At other times, however, there are internal factors as well. We can’t stop external sources. But we should do something to avoid wasting time on our end.
There are instances when we waste time even after knowing it’s wrong. But there is something that doesn’t let us stop and we keep playing on the crucial aspect of life- our time. But why? To this question, there can be loads of different answers. However, I would like to present a few significant ones. They are:
• Procrastinating, a trap!
Many people tend to procrastinate even those tasks which they had been initially very passionate about. Procrastination is an act of delaying and/or postponing something. And, it becomes a habit, it becomes a huge trap in our lives. Once you begin procrastinating, your growth graph bends and starts running down. Therefore, the best way to stop it is by not lazing around anymore. To make your vision a reality, it’s necessary that you start acting.
• Feeling that there is ample time while there is none!
Another problem because of which we keep slipping off the edge and still can’t stop is that we do not plan efficiently. We do not plan the day out in the right manner before we begin with it. We think “there’s still a lot of time to do this, let’s just have some rest for now”. This is where we lag majorly. Lacking time management and the ability to put it into effectiveness surely disrupts one’s way. Hence, the best way is to avoid delaying. Start planning your day out in the most optimum way possible. Start making the best use of time by imbibing in yourself some time management skills.
• Not being proactive with the execution of one’s goals
People think that being focused is just one initial step and there on, things will align automatically. However, it’s a mistaken perception. Staying focused is a whole journey. By ensuring concentration, one needs to ensure that consistency remains. Hence, when you feel lost, remind yourself what intent and passion you started with. Re-energize and re-ignite yourself till you bid adieu to all excuses completely. Stay active and proactive towards your ambition.
• Addicted to the wrong things
These days, getting addicted to what is wrong for one is so much easy. Especially, in times when there are so many things to act as “the ultimate distractions”. Lacking focus in life leads to a trap where you get caught up easily by less relevant or completely irrelevant things. And when you realize how much time you’ve already lost, it gets too late. Hence, make every second count by making the best use of each of them. Small breaks are fine, but they must not distract you from your ultimate goal.
• Lacking a plan
To begin with something, you first need a plan. There must be a flowchart ready before you while you plan to reach your goals. Document your plan and have long-term goals to keep you going. Try to stay upright and execute your goals with all that you have got.
• Making excuses
Someone has rightly quoted, “Excuses are for Losers!”. This doesn’t mean that you are a loser by birth or in your personality. But if you keep making excuses, may it be in your words or your actions, you will keep losing. The best way to curate for yourself a successful life is by owning what you have and saying “no” to all excuses. You must go all out, no matter what’s pulling you down. It can be the judgmental taunts of people, lack of resources, zero support from others, or even your habits that stop you. No matter how big the hurdle is, know that nothing is unachievable. There will always be a way to fight and win anything. So, do not make excuses for your growth, and make sure you achieve what you put your mind to.
I hope that the points mentioned above will prove helpful to all the willing hearts sitting out there. And, these factful lessons will help one to grow, begin, or re-begin in life. Check out my another blog on how to effectively manage your time.
