Psychotherapist, Author, Estrangement Specialist
When it comes to getting things done in life, I find that rest is at least as important as activity. For example, sometimes I don’t feel like writing a blog post. Other times, I write two or three in a single sitting. When I’m resting, I do nothing. When I’ve rested well, I can do twice as much. See? It all evens out. There’s no doubt in my mind that there are seasons in this …
Whenever the topic of multitasking is raised, so are my antennae. I’m tragically aware of my inability to “unitask,” and like Pinnochio who wanted to be a real boy, I long to be something I’m not. In my case, I want to be present. Focused. I want to be able to do just one thing at a time, and I’ll tell you why… Oh, there’s a YouTube video on how to peel garlic in 10 …
Procrastination can be productive, especially for creative types. Often when I talk with people who are down on themselves about not moving forward, it turns out there’s something that’s not yet in place — something they need before they can take the next step. Maybe it’s a decision that needs to be made, or information that’s not yet available. Maybe there’s something inside them saying, “Stop! What are you doing? You’re going the wrong way!!!” …