Do Something!

[DonnaJo (Langford) Dembinski]

I am a procrastinator. I want to think everything through in my head so I know each detail before I begin a project, chore, job, etc. I get anxious and have actual physical reactions to the thought of beginning a new task. It is debilitating, and I'm so tired of it. My dad, God rest his soul, used to tell me, "Honey, do something! Even if it's wrong, do SOMETHING!"He was right (of course). The key for me to limit my procrastination is to trick myself. I tell myself I really don't plan on completing ______________ (whatever the task is) I'm just giving it five minutes, or fifteen minutes- whatever my schedule will allow. Then, if I set a timer I feel myself calming down, as if I really mean I'll only work on it for fifteen minutes because, "Look, I set the timer! See, only fifteen minutes, I promise"Then, I do only fifteen minutes. Later that day, as time permits, I may opt to tackle another fifteen minutes. You'd be surprised what can be accomplished in fifteen minutes of concentrated effort! Yes, my daddy was right- Even if it's wrong, do SOMETHING!

[lois gueli]

We saw the Eagles in concert a few weeks ago and they played this song (You Are Not Alone). Their voices and harmony are still amazing. It was expensive but well worth the money.

[DonnaJo (Langford) Dembinski]

What a great song- I'd never heard of it before. Thanks for telling me about it, and Thanks to David Bailey for adding it! The lyrics actually say, "Do something, even if it's wrong." Makes me cry happy tears remembering my daddy.

[John Richeson]

Hi Donna my old friend. Interesting blog topic. I love it. It immediately made me think of this Eagles song called "Do Something" which I heard on David Bailey's page. Lyrics are awesome. Take a listen. It is the opening song on his list.


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