Doing the things that we keep putting off for another day

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Most of us have had the experience of tackling some dreaded task only to come out the other side feeling stimulated, filled with a new sense of confidence and strength. The funny thing is, most of the time when we do them, we come out on the other side changed and often wondering what we were so worried about or why it took us so long. We may even begin to look for other tasks we have been avoiding so that we can feel that same kind of excitement and completion again. Whether we avoid something because it scares us or bores us, or because we think it will force a change we’re not ready for, putting it off only creates obstacles for us. On the other hand, facing the task at hand, makes us feel better and when we stand on the other side knowing that we did something even though it was hard or we didn't want to do it, gives us new faith in ourselves and our abilities. We all have at least one thing in our life that never seems to get done. Bringing that task to the top of the list and promising ourselves that we will do it as soon as possible is an act that could liberate a tremendous amount of energy in our lives. Whatever it is, we can allow ourselves to be fueled by the promise of the feelings of exhilaration and confidence that will be the natural result of doing it.