Procrastination is definitely an item I need to work on. The Japanese use the term arugamama to describe the state of "accepting things as they are." This can be the key to overcoming procrastination. Gregg Krech of the ToDo Institute describes the use of Morita Therapy as a resource to overcome procrastination.
One of the key tenets of Morita Therapy is that our thoughts and feelings are uncontrollable by our will. The reasons for procrastination have to do with internal barriers like fear, anxiety, indecision, and perfectionism. The best strategy for coping with fear is to accept it. Don't try to fight it, understand it, or conquer it. And the way to master this strategy for coping with fear is to practice.
"Give up on yourself. Begin taking action now, while being neurotic or imperfect, or a procrastinator or unhealthy or lazy or any other label by which you inaccurately describe yourself. Go ahead and be the best imperfect person you can be and get started on those things you want to accomplish before you die."
- Shoma Morita, M.D.
The video above is Noriyuki "Pat" Morita as Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid movies.
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