Let’s Procrastinate!

Procrastination has become a dirty word in our society. As a culture, we spent so many years trying to overpower the world; wrestle it into submission. Our messages were “Be the boss. Do it now. Force it to happen” and most unsettling, “anything you want, you can have here and now." We developed instant noodles, instant messaging and instant expectations. Being able to produce under stress was a sign of power.

But I have discovered another, more useful approach: letting ideas rattle around in the back of my head for a while. The solution often appears, obvious and complete, almost as if by magic.

Working hard, trying to force answers to appear leads to creative constipation. Putting something into the back your brain, works like a self-cleaning oven: while you sleep. (But hopefully without the stink.)

So add procrastination to your list of new year’s resolutions. Or do it later.

Procrastination isn't the problem, it's the solution. So procrastinate now, don't put it off.

Ellen DeGeneres