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The Famous Line Procrastination

The famous line procrastination can leave us feeling stressed and depressed. Piles of dirty dishes and laundry with no where to start. How many of us have a problem with the famous line procrastination? I know at times I procrastinate a lot. Why is that, I thought to myself? I have always been a very organized person but over the years I have developed the habit of procrastination, meaning delaying something or postponing doing something usually until the last minute. I am sure I am not alone when it comes to procrastination.

The Famous Line Procrastination
Procrastination can be stressful

Procrastination can be stressful. As I get older, I feel as though I am turning into my own mother. Yes, yes, I know mother knows best and well sometimes we learn the hard way when it means listening to our parents. For instance, my mom always gave us chores to do on a daily basis. All she asked was that we washed and folded the laundry and washed the dishes in the sink prior to her getting home from work. That is not asking for too much, now is it? However, as kids we would would wait until 4:45pm to do our chores. Typical kid mentality right?

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Now that I am older, I also ask my kids to be sure that the laundry is folded and the dishes are done prior to my arrival home from work. However, in my situation, my children will argue their case as to why they do not need to do the chores in the house. The usual term “because I said so” is the last word out of my mouth. Again, procrastination can be stressful.

The Famous Line Procrastination
Procrastination can lead to piled up laundry and where do I begin?

Procrastination Can Be Stressful-Mom’s mouth is on Repeat Mode

  • Please don’t wait until the last minute
  • Cleaning is not just a chore but a responsibility
  • I’m training you for your first job
  • I’m not the only one who lives in this house
  • We need to work as a team
  • I’m not cleaning up after you and your friends while I’m at work all day
  • Mommy needs your help and cooperation
  • I want you to know how to be self sufficient
  • A clean house is a happy house
The Famous Line Procrastination
Conquering Procrastination one load at a time

Am I the procrastination model?

I have often wondered why I waste my time arguing with my kids. Do they understand that procrastination can be stressful? LOL, of course not. Is it that they never saw me doing the laundry or washing the dishes? Someone needs to get these chores done and if the kids did not do it, mom did it. However, they were probably outside playing or at practice while I was doing these things. After a while, mom was getting tired of picking up after everyone in the house. Let’s not forget the time mom was also working a full time job, going to school full time, taking care of 3 little kids as a single mom, taking care of a disabled father at home and trying to recover from neck surgery. Yet, all of my children had clothes on their backs, food in their bellies, a roof over their heads, rides to practices/games and everything else in between.

The Famous Line Procrastination
Do you see the difference a clean sink makes?

I guess you can say that at times the dishes and laundry would pile up just like the mail did because the time management schedule was completely out of control and well some things had to be postponed and delayed until a later time.

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Does procrastination lead to depression?

Ultimately, the procrastination became a habit and I continued to focus on other things while deep down I was cringing because I knew in the back of my head that I needed to get things done. Overwhelmed with the thought of even beginning to do something put me into a stressed out and depressive state of mind. I believe effects of procrastination do eventually lead to some form of state of depression.

“Habit: Easy to get into, but hard to get out of”

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Procrastinating: The where to begin?

The Famous Line Procrastination
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  • Where do I start first
  • Where does this thing go
  • I want to keep this but where would I put it
  • What if I need this later
  • I’m not ready to get rid of this
  • I have a project for that
  • I know someone who may need that
  • What if I can’t find another one just like this
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Understanding that Procrastination can be stressful

In order for me to move forward with my procrastination problem, I need to understand what procrastination is and what I was doing to contribute to it. The first step in changing a daily habit is admitting to yourself that you have a habit in the first place. Once you can understand and accept your flaws then you are able to work on them. As a result, I have been slowly but surely taking a small amount of time each day and prioritizing chores, responsibilities and anything that I have been procrastinating on.

Procrastination can be stressful but, little by little, the clutter has been clearing up and my stress level is going down. I am hoping to continue this new habit and continuing to move forward with the things I would like to do. I know that not everyone has the same goals as me but if I can help at least one person, I have done my job.

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Daily Struggles Can Either Hinder or Help Us

Ripped, Worn and Torn finding it hard to move forward

Some say daily struggles can either help or hinder us. The Value of “Life Happens” not to you but for you. Yes, I’m hit with obstacles every day and sometimes, minute by minute and hour by hour. This could be the reason why our daily struggles can leave us feeling ripped, worn and torn finding it hard to move forward. Some days I need to put a shield around me to protect myself. I’m not saying I’m in danger but from time to time I see everything that is happening around me. Losing loved ones tragically and peacefully. Struggling to pay bills and dealing with getting by pay check to pay check. Wondering if their is more to life than what is right in front of me. Knowing that I have the ability to do and create the life I want. Worried about my children and praying they are strong enough to handle what the world throws at them. Hoping that everyone will get along and not start knife fighting over who drank the last beer. Helping a friend who may have just gotten out of jail, or fighting the mental disease of bipolar and drugs. Understanding the reason why some may hustle in the late hours selling drugs to provide for their family because they can’t get out or off the system.

Handle Yourself with Care

The day to day struggle is no different for you or me. It’s how we are able to handle the storm that is ripping us apart and tearing us limb to limb knowing that we are already worn out when it hits.

Daily struggles can either help or hinder us
Ripped, worn and torn blue jeans is an example of how daily struggles can affect us on the inside. Taken in the Financial District of New York City September 2019

No, I’m not talking about clothes. Some could think I’m shopping for stressed out, white washed, cut off jeans. Not today. It’s not a bad idea and I could use some new clothes. School shopping is just around the corner. This year will be different though. All three of my children are working and I’m teaching them to put away their paycheck and get through the week with their tips. Little do they know they will be purchasing their own school clothes, shoes and supplies this year. I’m sure they will feel the daily struggles are both hindering and helping them at the same time. I’ve waited a long time for this. It’s important for me to teach them the basics of how to manage their hard worked income now that they are in the game of more month than cash. They will feel ripped, worn and torn by the end of the summer.

I Say Bring On The Storm So I Can Help Myself To Conquer These Daily Struggles

Daily struggles can either help or hinder us
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So what does it mean when I say that daily struggles can leave us feeling ripped, worn and torn finding it hard to move forward? Have you ever looked at your self standing firmly on the ground and looked up to see the tornado storm whipping around you mixed with debris? Yes, this is an exaggeration but think with me here. This storm can either hinder you or help you. How, you might ask? This storm will show you how much strength you have inside you to fight to stay alive, that will help you to see how strong you really are.

Perseverance is Key

If you can fight with all your might against all the bull crap that storm is throwing at you, then you can do anything you put your mind and heart to. Nothing is stopping you from doing what you want to do except you. You have a force shield around you, looking like a human standing in the middle of a bubble. You know that debris (bull crap) will not hit you or damage you. In fact, you know that any debris (bull crap) that flies towards you, it will be bounced off that force shield. You also know that your feet are safe and firmly on the ground. You need to tell yourself, I am not ripped, worn and torn, I am stronger than any storm.

People only do what you allow them to do

On the other hand, you can let and allow all the gossip, drama and bull crap get to you and bring you down. That is what it means when they say it can hinder you. Basically it stops you from succeeding and doing what you know you can do. It gives you doubt. Do you believe that “no weapon formed against me shall prosper”? A storm in this case is the weapon and you will have courage and strength within yourself to not let it break you. Stand tall in who you are. Remember the storm will pass but you my friend will still be standing strong.

Can You Find Support From Daily Struggles In Odd Places?

Daily struggles can either help or hinder us
While one may be struggling to survive the daily turmoil, others are putting their own lives on the line to help the struggling party. Team Rescue at Narragansett Beach during Hurricane Earl 2010

No matter how ripped, worn and torn we feel, we are stronger than any force field. Everyday we strive for happiness. Everyday another loved one or friend is hurting with sadness. Why do they say death happens in threes. I have not researched that yet but I’m sure it has something to do with our seeds. Togetherness and unity is what keeps us strong. Why then I must ask you do you feel ripped, worn and torn? “It’s not why is this happening to me, but what is this teaching me?” If “like attracts like” then as we grow we bond with those who wish to work together and are striving for the same thing. Support is all around you. It may not be within your immediate family and that is OK.

Being Grateful for what and who you have in your life

Support comes in all shapes, colors and sizes. You never know who will be there for you and who will risk their own lives to help save you. Be grateful that you were born for a reason and you have a purpose. No two lights shine the same. But all in all we are all living in the same game. Generation to generation and we see that the times have all changed. Ripped, worn and torn I am here to master my own game. Yet, still some believe that daily struggles can leave us feeling ripped, worn and torn finding it hard to move forward.

Do you agree that our daily struggles can either hinder or help us? Are you feeling ripped, worn and torn about everything?

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Why My Fascination with Dream Catchers

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The Legend of the Dream Catcher

What is the purpose of a Dream Catcher?

Let’s start with the traditional meaning of what is a dream catcher and what does it mean to catch dreams? Specifically, the meaning of dream catchers comes from the Original Natives or in my knowledge Indigenous People of this land we call America.

In addition, each tribe or tribal nation have a different cultural meaning and they also have their own legend of the dream catcher’s purpose. Above all, it is believed that when you hang a dream catcher over your bed it will catch the bad dreams and let the good dreams pass thru.

Obviously for this purpose, bad dreams not knowing their way, are caught in the web and melt away in the first light of morning. In this case, the first light of morning represents the sun’s light.

Specifically, the sun’s light will burn away the bad dreams that are caught in the web. As a result of getting caught in the web, the bad dreams will be no more. Where as, the good dreams will slip thru the web and slide down the feathers. Finally, flowing down into the dreamer.

I’m a firm believer in following your dreams so let’s make sure they are good dreams

Why Dream Catchers
My very first dream catcher made of twigs

My fascination with dream catchers began at a young age. Specifically, I would and still do collect them from different places. Firstly, they came from Native American Indian Pow Wows. As well as, visits to Indian Reservations from Rhode Island, Connecticut, Arizona, Massachusetts, New York, Florida and Hawaii. Such as, the one in the picture above is made out of sticks and twigs. It was the first dream catcher I ever bought myself.

Needless to say, I was working with family tribal members of the Narragansett Indian Tribe at the International Indian Pow Wow in Connecticut on the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation. Ultimately, this dream catcher caught my eye because it was different and it was made from nature. Additionally, over the years friends and family members would give them to me as gifts.

Catching Dreams is part of my fascination with dream catchers

I remember one day, I walked into the house and saw an orchid plant on the kitchen table along with a card nestled up against the pot. Clearly, I opened the card and started to read. At that specific moment my eyes began to fill up with water. At this point, I could feel the tears start to fall down my face. As I read, the words “my dream catcher, always catching dreams and making mine and everyone else’s dreams come true”, it took me a minute to take it all in. At an instant 40 years of my life flashed back and forth before my very soul.

Clearly, I love to help people catch their dreams and make them come true. Of course, their is no guarantee, but when someone let’s me help them, it is possible to make those dreams a reality. It should be noted that the big catcher is, you just don’t know when.

What does dream catching mean to me?

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The Girl Behind catching her dreams

I have always believed in the legend of the dream catcher. Every dream I have ever wished has come true. Don’t get me wrong, I have put in a lot of sweat and tears to get to where I am today. It all started with a dream and a girl behind the dream.

Could you believe in the legend of the dream catcher? Would you believe in your dreams? Do you believe in yourself?

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