How often do we use the words “someday I will…” Occassionally? Frequently? Can anyone claim never? Are you suffering from someday syndrome?

Someday No More

I have a colleague who can claim “not any more”. Alex Fayle, a professional organizer used to say “Someday I will live and write in the south of Spain”. Like so many of us he had his share of wishes for another day. Unlike the majority of us, Alex did something about his vague wishes and made them his reality.

Someday Syndrome is not only his story but a resource for anyone suffering from the procrastination syndrome. Does this sound familiar?

• Someday My Ship Will Come In
  Waiting for, instead of pursuing, your dreams
• I’ll Get Around To It Someday
  Wasting your life with navel-gazing and other procrastination games
• I Might Need It Someday
  Filling your life with stuff instead of achievements.

If you have ever suffered from procrastination, even mildly on a bad day, I recommend this read to you. Never was there a better time than the fresh beginning of a year to end those somedays and start creating your amazing life full of acheivements.

Procrastinate No More

Setting a specific time to accomplish actions helps those actions to actually take place. Unless something is scheduled, it typically doesn’t happen. Once something hits the calendar, it has a time commitment that is protected.

Putting actions or goals on a calendar also helps to focus one’s attention on that item Once Alex had committed to moving to Europe (Spain), and put a date to that, he started selling possessions and shedding items to make it a reality.

Write it Down

Writing down our thoughts makes those one day items tangible and real. Make your goals more tangible and keep them away from that far off, unspecific thinking.