What?
The real reason, but one that is rarely talked about, is that many people are not organized is because they have a disorganized mind. It is no mystery to understand why this is such a big problem these days. Most people are being bombarded with sensory information and are completely overloaded. It’s like the story of the frog in the pot of hot water. Little by little the fire is raised until the frog boils without knowing it.
And that?
Welcome to the world of the frog in the hot pot! I don’t have to tell you how things are getting on for you. You can find out on your own. The bottom line is that we all have more sensory information and options today than ever before. And more sensory information and options lead to the following:
- Chaos
- Indecision
- Delay
- Mental paralysis
It does not have to be this way! There is a solution … an antidote to an overloaded mind. Is named have a definite purpose.
Now what?
If you are struggling with procrastination, indecision, or other issues related to an overloaded mind, the next best step for you is keep your mind occupied with a definite purpose. Slow down or stop the mental chaos by keeping your mind and body fully occupied with activities that directly relate to your life purpose for a reasonable amount of time each day. If you’re not sure what you want to do with your life, start by figuring out what you’re going to do today, tomorrow, or the next hour.
We all have a definite purpose, a calling. There is a reason we are on this planet right now. You may think that at this point I’m getting a little philosophical … and I am! But, let’s be more practical.
If you know your definite purpose, start dropping out of school for at least an hour a day and focus on the things that directly relate to it, whatever that may be for you. Extend your “quit” time, when you feel ready, until you achieve a comfortable daily balance of “definite purpose” activities and other things. For example, I am a writer and a teacher. That is what I love to do. Anything that directly relates to writing and teaching makes me feel good about myself. It makes me feel like I’m absolutely on the right track in life. My life feels more focused and productive and less chaotic. I’ve known it for years, but it took me a long time to back up this knowledge with actions. Too often, he worked on “other things” first, so he could enjoy writing and teaching later. Recently, I made a new life decision. During the first half of each day, I write or teach. Everything else has to wait until after 12 noon. Phone calls await, emails await, stock market control awaits. Do I make exceptions from time to time? Sure, but they are extremely rare! I no longer allow a pattern of less important exceptions to distract me from my definite life purpose. Don’t let the chaos of your daily life get in the way of your life purpose. Decide today to “drop out” for an hour, two hours, or as long as you need to focus on what’s important to you.
If you don’t know your definite purpose, take an hour a day to read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. It is not just another self-help book. It is a book that can help you discover your definite purpose and support you with specific plans.
“The most practical of all methods of controlling the mind is the habit of keeping it occupied with a definite purpose, supported by a definite plan.” – Napoleon’s Hill