Catch yourself now before you stubble down the mental hole that is, “I’ll do it later”. Don’t go down there. There’s nothing for you down there. There is only a state of limbo that awaits you if you go. A state where you can’t actually rest or do anything properly because your mind is stuck on what you are leaving for later. Stuck thinking about how much it’s going to suck when later comes. If it’s going to suck anyway then so be it. Start now. Voluntarily walk into that discomfort, don’t wait for it to attack you. You go and attack it by getting whatever it is that’s making you uncomfortable finished with.
It’s easy to fall into the trap of procrastination, especially when the task ahead feels daunting or uncomfortable. The mental gymnastics we perform to justify putting things off until later can be convincing, but they come at a steep price. The moment you tell yourself, “I’ll do it later,” you’re setting the stage for a state of limbo—a place where you can’t fully relax or engage in anything else because that unfinished task looms over you like a dark cloud.
Procrastination isn’t just about delaying the inevitable; it’s about creating unnecessary mental clutter. When you put off a task, it doesn’t just disappear from your mind. Instead, it lingers in the background, subtly draining your energy and focus. You may think you’re avoiding discomfort by postponing the task, but in reality, you’re only prolonging and amplifying the discomfort. The dread of what’s to come festers, growing larger and more intimidating the longer you wait.
But here’s the thing: discomfort is inevitable. Whether you face it now or later, it’s going to be there. The difference lies in how you approach it. When you choose to tackle the task head-on, you’re taking control of the situation. You’re deciding that you won’t be held hostage by your own mind, that you won’t allow procrastination to rob you of your peace and productivity. By starting now, you’re turning the tables, attacking the discomfort before it has a chance to overwhelm you.
There’s a certain power that comes from embracing discomfort voluntarily. It’s a mindset shift—from seeing discomfort as something to avoid, to viewing it as an opportunity to grow, to strengthen your resolve. When you choose to face the challenge instead of running from it, you’re reinforcing your ability to handle difficult situations. You’re training yourself to be proactive rather than reactive, to take charge of your time and your tasks rather than letting them control you.
So when you catch yourself on the brink of saying, “I’ll do it later,” pause. Recognize that thought for what it is: an invitation to enter a state of limbo. And then reject it. Choose instead to take action, to start now, even if it’s uncomfortable. Because the sooner you begin, the sooner you can finish, and the sooner you can free your mind from the burden of that unfinished task.
Remember, the discomfort won’t last forever, but the satisfaction of having completed the task will. By starting now, you’re not just getting the task done—you’re reclaiming your mental space, your time, and your peace of mind. You’re proving to yourself that you’re in control, that you have the discipline to push through discomfort and come out stronger on the other side. So don’t wait—start now, and let the discomfort fuel your progress, not hinder it.
