​“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.” – Pablo Picasso

One of the problems with getting things done NOW is the fact that we become distracted by a heavy feeling of too much of anything. Too much of a workload, too many responsibilities, too little time, and too much guilt that things aren’t being taken care of as soon as they happen.

So maybe reframe in your mind that when you take action, you are eliminating the burden of guilt, you are keeping the feeling of guilt away before it even starts. Guilt tells us we should have done it already, and that pressure adds unnecessary stress to our minds and bodies. Instead of freeing us, avoidance locks us inside the cycle of guilt and stress. But the truth is—guilt is only dissolved through action.

To break this cycle, practice self-forgiveness first: acknowledge that everyone hesitates sometimes, and remind yourself that the past can’t be changed, but the present is always available. Next, take one small step immediately. Even a few minutes of progress can erase hours of guilt. Freedom doesn’t come from escaping the task or punishing yourself for waiting—it comes from releasing guilt and choosing to act now.

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger

What are some of your obstacles that get in your way and don’t allow you to get things done now? You're tired, you're hungry, you're overwhelmed, and there is too much to think about. Struggles tempt us and also distract us, causing us to postpone important tasks. But these challenges also create opportunities. A way to shift our discomfort and reframe it to something meaningful and educational. The same happens when we get to the crossroads about our workouts. Do I sit and rejuvenate my mind, or do I get up and find my way to work out? The couch is a formidable opponent. What we tend to overlook is our knowledge about how resilient our bodies really are. Even when we are at work or need to spend time with people, there is plenty of energy to start or finish a day strong. What we can’t do is transport ourselves back to yesterday and get the things done we should have done yesterday. Today is here and begging us to do things, so we are looking back with a smile on our past, and not regrets. In order to turn struggles into strengths, we need to first recognize our struggles. Then we can develop a change in attitude to create a strong working behavior.

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

One of the most cumbersome pieces of emotional baggage we can ever carry with us, year after year, is the emotion of regret. Regretting that we didn’t do this or that small thing. That small thing could have turned things around, but we leaned towards putting things off. Because we imagined everything to be extremely daunting and too time-consuming.

When we see the whole task at once, it can feel overwhelming. Instead, focus on the next step only. Write down one small thing you can finish today and commit to doing it now. Regardless of certain distractions, especially the emotional ones that tell you it’s too much. Too much work, too much time, too much energy to finish what we need  You have the larger goal in mind, but look at attacking just the beginning. Ask yourself, “If Not You, Then Who”? Each small accomplishment adds up to larger ones.

I am writing a book, and each day I think about what I want to write about and the impact it will have on someone reading it. I think it is important enough for others, and as such, I stop thinking about the time I spend writing, when I could be doing something else. I write 2-4 times a week. I try to excite myself about what I am writing and think maybe a page or 2, but the fact that I am taking one small step, I am building something big.

Monday is a great day for delaying things we need to get done. Good weekend, and we are stuck in remembering and wishing we were still there. Dreaded Monday. The day that carries the most stress and is reported to have the most heart attacks, strokes, and emergency room visits. Our initial emotional hatred of Monday places the most weight on our shoulders. When we delay, our mind often grows heavy with unfinished tasks. That weight doesn’t disappear—it follows us, draining our focus. But we can change our outlook by shifting from “I have to do this” to “I get to do this.” Reframing tasks as opportunities rather than burdens reduces the sense of resistance. Acknowledge the fact that you are delaying so you can reach up for the strength you have and get back to the person you are!

Another powerful way to offset waiting is to use micro-actions: instead of thinking about the whole task, choose one small piece you can finish right now. Progress fuels momentum, and momentum lifts the heaviness of procrastination. What you do now - will lift the load and the burden, no matter how small, progress is progress! Small, consistent steps of progress.

​We all face struggles, distractions, and the temptation to delay what needs to be done. But every time we choose to act now—instead of waiting for the “perfect moment”—we grow stronger, more focused, and more resilient. Mindfulness teaches us that the present moment is not just the best time to take action; it’s the only time we truly have. Over the next week, let’s explore how living in the “now” helps us overcome procrastination, face challenges with courage, and build a life where we don’t just dream—we do. What we do now sets the bar for the rest of now and tomorrow.

Get It Done Now
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Day 1: Get It Done Now – The Consequences Of Waiting.
Day 2: Get It Done Now – Progress Is The Present
Day 3: Get It Done Now – Turning Struggles Into Strengths
Day 4: Get It Done Now – Freedom Through Actions