Today’s quote of the day is actually a proverb:

“What may be done at any time will be done at no time” (Scottish proverb)

People often utilize the start of a new year as an opportunity to contemplate their accomplishments and aspirations. It is common to have a list of tasks, encompassing both personal and professional spheres, that we continuously postpone with the belief that they can be tackled at any time. However, the question arises: how frequently do we actually leave these tasks unfinished?

Regarding the proverb Tasks postponed are tasks abandoned, coaches may interpret it in various ways. It can serve as a gentle yet pragmatic reminder to seize opportunities promptly and avoid procrastination. By prioritizing tasks and addressing them promptly, we can maximize our productivity each day.

Then there is also a nudge to actually check what we have on our mental to do list is just something that is purely there to beat ourselves up about not doing – there’s no actual consequencies if its not done, its not something you actually want to do etc.

I invite you to ponder on the following questions:

What tasks have you put off for a “later” that never seems to come?

Are these actually tasks that need doing, or just something that clutters up your head/ can be used to beat yourself up with when not done?

Are there things there that don’t need doing but you want to do?

(I’m not saying scrap you’re entire to do list, I’m just suggesting that some times its worth checking what is actually on there and if its still relivent)

What steps can you take today towards accomplishing what you’ve been postponing?

How will completing these tasks impact what you’re wanting to work on this year?

What else springs to your mind? Feel free to drop a comment below and share

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Jen Waller is on a mission to support, nurture and encourage coaching skills and talents from non-coach to coach and beyond.

As an experienced coach and trainer Jen is happy to utilise all skills at her disposal to assist clients from getting out of their own way and making a difference in the world with their coaching. Find out more about the support Jen offers here.