Getting Started is Half the Battle

Making it perfect is the bane of most adults who are impacted by ADD, as well as a source of frustrating procrastination. “What if I make a mistake?” “What if it doesn’t turn out exactly the way I need it to, what if others reject it or me?”

Why is this such a painful struggle? We all know the answer. It’s because few things in life are perfect, but this awareness does not preclude the persistent desire to make our efforts perfect, to be freed from our doubt and worry.

World-class athletes practice their craft for thousands of hours in preparation for Olympic events and yet skaters fall, skiers tumble, gymnasts slip, runners stumble and high jumpers hit the bar on the way up and down. They’re all excellent performers, just not perfect.

It is not easy to accept something as being “good enough”, but it can reduce the stressful internal dialogue, struggle and inertia that occurs.

  Commit to a “good enough” philosophy when you face important deadlines.

        Set a timeline for task completion and honor the effort and outcome. Practice        by starting a small project (perhaps doing the dishes).

 Ask for help getting started and for letting go once the project is complete.

Energize your efforts by perhaps starting out with a few jumping jacks, a brisk walk, a bike ride, an interesting 10 min. podcast or utilizing relaxing or stimulating music to help you take that first step and keep going. Can you add your own suggestion here?

Strive for being competent and productive in your life. Remember a C or a B is always better than an incomplete or a never happened.