Procrastination

is defined as putting off or defering an action to a later time.


So when Sheikh Omar Baloch talked about procrastination, it struck me really really hard. Especially when he mentioned of the reasons behind it.


The one reason I like(and agree most) with him is where he said, "people procrastinate because they want to run away from reality."


As you all might already know, I am a CHRONIC procrastinator. And upon hearing that from him, I realize that it is very true indeed.


It kind of answer my question about feeling surreal for the things I'm working on.


Procrastination is definitely not one of the traits anybody--especially Muslims, should ever have. Because it is also actually a form of heedlessness to ALLAH. Not good, not good :(


And you know what? When you procrastinate, you are also refusing to go out of your comfort zone. And it leads you think that it's okay if you're not doing your work because the deadline has yet to come.


Anyways, Alhamdulillah...he shared quite a few tips as to how we(I) can cure ourselves(myself) from being so.


1. Write down your goals in your note books or whatever piece of writing materials you have with you, at every morning.


2. Set your goals in accordance to the priorities. As in, knowing what needs to be finished first etc.


3. Before going to sleep for the day, look at the list and see how much you have completed your goals of the day.


Hence, I will try my best to accomplish my goals every day without delaying 'em to the last minute.


:)

somewhere in Penn State

P/S: I have already bought the book! Hopefully, I can be more effective after this...Inshallah.