What’s up, wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people? 💕
How are you all doing today? Thank you so much for stopping by Myriam’s Joyful Life. It’s truly a privilege to be here and to share another life insight with you. My hope is that this message encourages you, uplifts you, and helps you move forward on your journey.
Today, I want to talk about something we all face at some point: procrastination—and the freedom that comes when we finally take action.
Knowing What Needs to Be Done… But Still Delaying
Recently, there was something I knew I needed to do. I knew it was important. I knew it required my attention, focus, and preparation. And I also knew it was connected to something I really wanted for my life.
Yet, for some reason, I felt heavy.
My body didn’t want to move.
My mind kept saying, “I can wait. I’ll do it later.”
Have you ever experienced that feeling—when you know exactly what needs to be done, but everything in you resists starting?
Stuck on the Hamster Wheel of Indecision
I realized I was stuck in a cycle of indecision. I wasn’t moving forward, but I wasn’t letting it go either. I kept postponing the task, hoping the feeling would pass or that I’d feel more motivated later.
But instead of getting easier, the weight of the task grew heavier.
That’s the danger of procrastination—it convinces us that waiting will help, when in reality, waiting only adds pressure and stress.
Choosing Action Even When It Feels Hard
Eventually, I made a decision: I was going to do it anyway.
I started.
I stayed focused.
I completed the task.
And once it was done, everything changed.
I felt lighter.
I felt accomplished.
I felt excited.
And yes—I celebrated 🎉
That’s when I asked myself, “Why did I struggle with this in the first place?” Why did I allow fear, hesitation, or discomfort to keep me stuck, when taking action brought so much peace and joy?
Procrastination Steals Joy — Action Restores It
This experience reminded me how often we do this in life. We delay the very things that will move us forward. We allow laziness, fear, or discouragement to slow us down—even when there’s no real reason.
When we procrastinate:
The problem feels heavier
Our stress increases
Our joy decreases
But when we take action:
The burden lifts
Confidence grows
Life becomes more enjoyable
This is the power of delayed gratification—doing what needs to be done now so we can enjoy the results later.
Be a Person of Action
When we choose to act, even when it feels uncomfortable, we create momentum. While others may feel stuck or frustrated, decisive people experience peace and progress—because they handled the task at hand.
If something must be done, the best time to do it is now.
Do It Now — Your Future Self Will Thank You
Today, I want to encourage you:
Whatever you’ve been postponing, get up and do it.
Stop procrastinating. Procrastination steals your joy, your peace, and your forward movement. The faster you take action, the more enjoyment and freedom you’ll experience later.
And when you finish—celebrate. Celebrating reinforces positive habits, confidence, and the mindset of doing things right when they’re supposed to be done.
Final Encouragement
I feel so good after taking action, and that’s why I’m writing this—to encourage you to do the same.
Get to it.
Just do it.
Do it now.
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You are capable. You are strong. And you can do hard things. 🌱✨
