At times, we don't do a task, though it is quite simple. As such the task in itself is not complex or time consuming. Why don't we do it then?
Always, it is the feeling that we associate with that task that matters. What is it that one is feeling about doing that task is what decides whether it will be picked up or not. It may be as simple as a 2 minutes task of brushing the tooth before going to bed. As such the task is simple, may take just 2-3 minutes. But, does one do it? This expands to larger tasks in life like purchasing a new property, changing a job, going to office the next day, going to meet a friend, reading, writing and so-on. This is usually associated with procrastination of the tasks we plan for, the ones we value.
What one feels about doing the task stems from the values in life. Taking the above example of brushing the tooth in the night, if having a good health is in the person's value system, he would pick up the task as a priority. He will feel happy and contended for living that value.
Consider another real life example that was brought to me. The person wanted to do a set of tasks on daily basis. He wanted to keep a checklist of what's done and not done. However, he postponed doing this for a week. As such the task was simple to mark a tick or a cross against the task for that day of the week. In retrospection, it was evident that marking something as 'not done' was bringing guilt in him and he wasn't aware of it, until we discussed about the reasons for avoidance. He was quite uncomfortable with it. He valued being perfect in life.
When a person makes a new year's resolution, it would help to see what's the value which he wants to live, before making the resolution than just looking at the outcomes of that resolution.
Taking a moment to check how it feels, to observe the emotions, before plunging into any activity, would hint at how the activity would further progress...And it would be of more help to understand your feelings and values, in accomplishing the success of the task at hand. Happy working...
