The Dangers of Embracing the “Power of Now”

So the power of now can sound really great in theory. I feel like I've heard it so many different places. And as I was going through and kind of thinking recently, I realized that that concept around now and demand and push can be one of the most detrimental aspects of our emotional and physical well being. Here's a few things I want you to consider the next time you are pushing yourself to do something right now, even if it's something that you know you kind of need to do, but you haven't had a good opportunity to do it yet, what else is going on for you at that moment?

Is the procrastination that's in place merely a habit? Or is there a greater need that you want to work to meet first? Number two, I want you to consider, what do you need to move off of your plate before you address that now piece. That means that the brain loves success. And sometimes, if we will take care of a few other small tasks or conversations, it opens us up to feel like we want to approach that moment or that experience or that task that we need to do. The other thing I want you to keep in mind, this is what I find most important, is widen the lens and ask yourself, is now the right time?

Or what about the power of maybe later? There are moments that you are pushing yourself to stay driven and to keep going. That when you step back and you really think about it, what you need is rest. When you have adequate rest and adequate connection, you will find that you have increased capacity to want to approach the things in your life. So I want you to consider, as you go throughout the days and the weeks to come, how can you exchange the power of now for what's important? What do I need?

And maybe later is actually a better time. Have a good one.