When I was younger, I had myself hands down convinced I had all the time in the world to do things. Now I am a little older, life is short isn't just the old cliché I heard older people saying - it's reality.

Sometimes, we leave things for special occasions - "I'll see my family at Christmas," "I'll quit smoking as my New Year's Resolution," or "I'll start riding my bike to work instead of driving my car, after the Christmas break in January."

Apply it to whatever you want; have you ever felt as though we save things, push them away to a time in the future which feels better, but are really avoiding?

Just do it now.

Pot calling the kettle black here, I am the first to put up my hand and admit. Road to hell paved with good intentions could be another way of describing myself.

But, we all do this, and so many guilt trip themselves.

I am sure we can all relate to these reasons, I myself can relate to more than one.

●The Perfectionist's Fear: These individuals strive for perfection, leading to difficulty in completing tasks due to their constant desire to refine and improve them.

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The Dreamer's Lack of Action: Dreamers have great ideas but struggle to take the necessary actions to achieve them.

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The Overwhelmed Avoider: Individuals in this category avoid tasks or projects that seem too complex or challenging, fearing failure.

●The Busy Bee Who Lacks Prioritization: These individuals appear constantly busy but lack the ability to prioritize work effectively, resulting in scattered efforts and low output.

●The Distraction Prone: This group is easily distracted by external stimuli such as cell phones, the internet, or other people, leading to decreased motivation and productivity.

The good news is that it is never too late to change and become a proactive and accomplished individual. The article highlights three key steps to break free from procrastination:34

●Step 1: Write Down Your Goal and List out the Actions You Should Take: Begin by identifying your most important goal, the one you constantly think about but haven't actively pursued. Write it down and then list the actions necessary to achieve it, including tasks, habits to develop, and skills to learn.45 The article uses learning a new language as an example and lists several actions necessary to achieve that goal.56 The first step is always the most challenging, but remember that even the longest journey begins with a single step.

●Step 2: Pick a date to shift you from Motion to action: Set a deadline for achieving your goal and mark it on your calendar.7 To increase accountability, share your goal and deadline with friends or family. The psychological pressure of not wanting to appear like a failure can motivate you to take action and persevere.8

●Step 3: Set a schedule for your actions: Break down your goal into smaller actions and create a schedule for completing them. Consistency is key to success, so stick to your schedule as much as possible. The article suggests utilizing a weekly planning chart to track actions and their designated time slots.

Taking action is crucial for achieving goals and transforming your life.

Define your desires, create a plan, and take immediate action.

To maintain motivation and productivity, consider rewarding yourself for reaching milestones along the way.

By following these steps, you can overcome procrastination and turn your dreams into a reality.

Now I know a very smart, motivated person who writes EVERYTHING into their planner, anything she needs to remember to do, right down to check out undies sale next Wednesday - because then she does not have to think about it then.

Anything she needs to remember, such as "When did I have my flu shot?" she puts into Google Keep - this is a feature of Google which is like an online notebook, complete with search bar so you can flick back through your notes without the pain of having to do that physically.

Therefore, she is organised without the hassle and pressure of trying to remember what she does not need to remember.

Myself, leave everything in my head and end up forgetting 75 per cent of things, or guilt tripping myself into remembering (often quite late), something needs to be done.

So, long story short, I am getting my life together, lets all do it together.