Procrastination breeds efficiency.

Most of us heard that procrastination was an incompetent habit, but is it? In general, most artists procrastinate. Experiences proved that procrastination produces efficiency! How? Postponing tasks helps to see more into the matter to avoid unnecessary efforts. It also helps to set priority and have a better focus on the more important matters/subjects. In doing so, we eliminate anxiety, get motivated and enjoy what we do. When having the sense of freedom to think then act, it reduces anxiety and contribute to flow of creativity.

Have you ever turned in a piece of work, only to be told it’s no longer needed? If you’re jumping on every task as soon as it’s assigned, this is bound to happen. In every industry, in every type of job, things can change. Putting tasks off until closer to the deadline might just cut out some unnecessary efforts.

Procrastination can increase feelings of autonomy and control, giving us a helpful boost of focus. When we are accomplishing a task which in turns, provide an adrenaline rush that helps to increase the mental concentration. Of course, over production of adrenaline causes damage to the brain, thus balance is a must in whatever we do. If you’re highly skilled in the art of procrastination, don’t beat yourself up. Stop listening to the people who will tell you how awful you are for putting things off — at least you’re still getting them done! You might even end up turning out higher quality, better thought-out work because of your “bad” habit. Because procrastination reduces anxiety, we get to enjoy what we do and have better focus to have greater ideas and create higher quality work.

Here is my story, what is yours? I started a painting about 40 years ago but left it unfinished for some years behind the door. One day I was reorganizing my studio, and this painting was going to the trash! Looked at it, I felt part of it! I left everything in my hand and focused on finishing it up! It was hanged on my walls with a nail for some years because at the time, I couldn’t afford a frame! However, it received some offers, but I turned them down. Then in 1996, I exhibited it with a frame in a big exhibition for the first time and was sold immediately with an impressive price! Sharing this story is to inspire and encourage you. Never feel disappointed when you can’t finish up a piece of art or are unable to sell it sooner than later. There is time for everything under the sun.