Tag Archive | Procrastination

Back in the Saddle Again

How many times have you found yourself passionate about a cause, hobby, life style or other interest only to wake up and realize the flames of passion is no longer blazing but is now smoldering in the ashes?

What was once a passion disappears over time when the subtleties of procrastination began to encroach on my thought processes.

  • “I’ll start my diet tomorrow”
  • “I’m too tired to read my Bible”
  • “I’ll blog after I ____________.”

Yep, I had too many answers for that last one. Over the past year I have filled in the blank with:

  • Mow the yard
  • Paint the Cabana
  • Paint the Kitchen
  • Wrap the Christmas presents
  • Drink another cup of coffee

The list could go on and on as I sit and think of all my excuses I’ve used over the past year!

I love to write…I love to minister…I love to share my trials, joys, successes, and failures in hopes I can make an impact on one for the Kingdom of God.

Therefore, I am stoking those smoldering ashes, getting rid of the list of excuses and I am…

Back in the Saddle Again

Won’t You Come Ride With Me…

Love Lee ♥

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Mover, Shaker, or Procrastinator

In life there are three kinds of people…MOVERS, SHAKERS, & PROCRASTINATORS

The Movers

The “movers” are those that dive in and help crank out the work. They are result oriented and like immediate gratification. The “movers” can work circles around all others and typically enjoy getting their hands dirty. A “mover” typically walks fast and completes assignments on time or ahead of schedule.

The Shakers

The “shakers” are those that walk in and make an announcement about what needs to be done. They typically motivate others to get busy and do a great job of delegating work to others. They often pitch an idea, sign you up to carry it out and then step back and watch it all happen. A “shaker” typically talk fast and  conducts business verbally.

The Procrastinators

The “procrastinators” are those who know what needs to be done and may acknowledge it verbally but does not take action. They typically think or say to themselves they will do it later but usually talk themselves out of doing anything all together. They have minimal to no motivation and seldom if ever follow through. A “procrastinator” walks and moves slowly, talks slowly, and is typically seated and often announces “I’m gonna” or “I’m fixin too”.

Movers, Shakers, and Procrastinators are found in the home, the work place, on the job, and even in the church and often each are intolerant of the other.

  • The “mover” doesn’t want the “shaker” to tell them what to do and they certainly don’t want the “procrastinator” to sit and watch them work.
  • The “shaker” gets frustrated when the “mover” makes things happen before they are even able to delegate the task to them and to delegate to a “procrastinator” is even more frustrating because they know typically the work won’t get done.
  • The “procrastinator” does not enjoy being around the “mover” or “shaker” because it means work or being told they should participate in work.

The word work appears occurs 420 times in 380 verses in the KJV. God gives instructions on how to be a “mover’ and a “shaker”. He put more emphasis on work than rest.

Even God worked for seven days prior to resting. And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. Genesis 2:2

And…He tells us to do the same. Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest. Exodus 34:21

Hmmm…I better get moving! It’s time to go to work!!!

Love Lee ♥