THE SILENT DREAM KILLER: HOW TO OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION AND TAKE ACTION

 


Written by Joan Nakagwe 


Introduction 

Is Procrastination Holding Your Dreams Hostage? Well, We all have dreams. Big, exciting visions of what our lives could be. Maybe it's starting that business, writing that book, learning a new skill, or finally getting in shape. But often, something insidious creeps in, silently sabotaging our progress: procrastination.

Let’s be honest, Procrastination is a dream killer. It's the thief that steals your time, energy, and ultimately, your opportunities. Most people fail not because they lack talent or opportunity, they fail because they keep waiting for the perfect time to start.

But here’s the truth “the perfect time will never come. If you keep postponing your goals, your life will pass you by—and you will be left with nothing but regrets.

Every time you put off working on your goals, you create a bigger gap between where you are and where you want to be. Those dreams, once vibrant and full of promise, can slowly fade away under the weight of "I'll do it tomorrow."

I remember Sarah, a friend from my university days. She had this incredible idea for a sustainable fashion brand. She was passionate, talented, and had even sketched out a whole collection. We would talk for hours about her vision, the impact she wanted to make, and the beautiful clothes she would create. 

But as time went on, our conversations started to shift. Instead of discussing designs, she'd talk about how busy she was with other things – her current job, social events, even just feeling "not in the mood" to work on her brand. Years passed, and Sarah's dream remained just that – a dream. She eventually admitted that the fear of taking the leap, coupled with the comfort of her routine, had led her to constantly postpone the crucial steps. 

Today, she often wonders “what if?” while scrolling through Instagram at other successful sustainable brands. Her story, unfortunately, isn't unique. How many brilliant ideas and aspirations are lost simply because we keep hitting the snooze button on our goals?

So How To Break Free From Procrastination 

Procrastinating procrastination doesn't have to be a life sentence for your dreams. You can take control and start moving forward today. One powerful tool to combat procrastination is the “two-minute rule.” If a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately. This helps to tackle those small but essential steps that often get put off. 

Another effective strategy is to Breakdown your Bigger goals into Smaller, more manageable actions.  Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the thought of "starting a business," focus on "researching potential website platforms for 30 minutes." These small wins build momentum and make the overall goal feel less daunting.

Don’t let procrastination  hold your dreams hostage any longer. Take that first step, no matter how small. Your future self will thank you for it.

Final Words: 

Remember, Procrastination robs you of your Potential but Action —even tiny action—will build your momentum and change your life.

So what’s one small thing you can do today to move closer to your goals?

Start Now. Not later.

Comment below the things you have been procrastinating on—and commit to your first to it today. 

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Written by Joan Nakagwe 

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