~ PROCRASTINATION ~
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Procrastination, more than anything
else I can think of, separates those who
want to be successful from those who
are.
Lee Silber
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I would always intend to start everything
'tomorrow.' As a compulsive overeater I
constantly promised myself the diet would
start the next day, or if a weekend
was approaching, then it would be Monday.
When I first found this program I still had
the same attitude: I would get a sponsor in
good time, I would get a food plan next week,
I'd read the Big Book and other program
literature when I got a moment. I thought if
I just kept going to meetings something will
happen.
However, I found that procrastination does
not work in program any more than it does
outside. I no longer wanted to be the member
who was constantly sharing what a dreadful
week I had with the food and other aspects of
my life.
Today I have a sponsor, I have worked through
all the Twelve Steps -- I am still working and
living the Steps -- I am in good contact with
my Higher Power, have a good food plan which
I am following religiously, and I have recovery to
bring to my shares.
ONE DAY AT A TIME ...
When I make a decision I follow it through with action immediately.