Resistance and procrastination are linked.
Often procrastination is the way resistance manifests.
Resistance is the root cause and a force to overcome.
We often associate our procrastination with a weakness, yet this may not be the real problem.
The Definition
There are many meanings to the word resistance.
This one seems to fit many of our situations:
Resistance is a force that hinders or opposes motion.
My Perspective
In our life and our work, these are the forces pushing against things we want to accomplish.
Sometimes those forces may be internal.
Fear of Failure.
Perfectionism.
Lack of Motivation.
Distractions.
Lack of Inspiration.
Other times, the forces can be external.
The status quo.
Pushback from others.
Financial constraints.
Several forms of resistance may be engaged at one time.
Your Turn
Is there resistance behind your procrastination?
Is that resistance internal, external, or both?
How is your resistance currently showing up in your work?