Procrastination Feels So Right

The other day, I was watching Ellen Degeneres do a stand-up comedy performance on TV. Her theme was Procrastination and how it feels so right. Well, that got me to thinking. And I agree with Ellen - procrastination can feel right but only if you know how to use it the right way.

As entrepreneurs, we have a lot on our plate. Not only business activities, but when we venture home, personal activities. That's why learning to procrastinate the right way is a great skill to learn. So, to help you learn to procrastinate and feel great about it, I've created Weston's TOP 3 list of what entrepreneurs can procrastinate on:

1. Checking E-mail

Checking e-mail can be a job all its own. Too many of us sit in front of the computer and continuously press that Send/Receive button to see if we have e-mail. Trust me, you do, and it ain't stopping.

E-mail cannot be left alone entirely, of course, but it can be procrastinated on. So, to procrastinate the right way, set a time to check e-mail. Don't do it all the time! Set a specific time and do it then and only then.

You'll not only feel better, but you'll be more productive too!

2. Answering the Phone

I know you love your cell phone, Blackberry, or whatever other techno friend you keep by your side all day, every day. However, they can be left alone. I know it feels awkward. But, unlike human beings, these techno tools don't need physical contact. They are happy wherever they are.

So, leave them alone. Let them ring. They'll take a message for you.

When you're ready (after you?ve procrastinated) call the person back. No big deal! They understand you're busy. Heck, they weren't even expecting to get you on the phone anyway - don't disappoint them.

3. Meeting with Everyone

As an entrepreneur, we fall into the trap of meeting with everyone we come in contact with. We want to help them grow their business, as well as see if they can help us. It's understandable; and at times, smart.

However, meeting with EVERYONE is a bad move. For one, not everyone can help you and vice versa. Another reason, it's hard to build relationship with everyone. That's why when you meet with other entrepreneurs, you should be choosy. Not rude, choosy.

And most importantly, you don't have time to meet EVERYONE. Meet with the entrepreneurs that compliment your business the most. Procrastinate on meeting everyone else. Again, don't be rude, be choosy.

It may take you some time to get used to procrastinating the right way, but once you get the hang of it, you'll learn to procrastinate even more mundane-not-bringing-you-any-profit activities. Enjoy the feeling of procrastination - it feels so good!!!