“I can’t be bothered is a disease!”

There are times when I’m fervent in my resolve to get things done, and I’m the kind of person who likes to finish something once I start, because it gives me a sense of satisfaction to see it through. But there are times when just starting is a challenge. You know, getting down to the nitty gritty and beginning an activity.

I’m known to be able to procrastinate a lot because I’m not in the mood or right frame of mind, and at such times my mother’s famous words ring in my head: “I can’t be bothered is a disease!”

Granted, she says it more to my brother than me - in fact, I can’t ever recall her saying it to me at all - but I’ve heard it so many times that it’s been programmed into my subconscious. And it’s true: not being bothered to do something can fester, and lead to procrastination of even the most important obligations; it can stem to your prayers, homework, fasting etc. if not kept in check. I guess it stems from how important you view that thing: if it means nothing to you (or not very much), you’re more likely to push it right to the back of your mind. You may even forget about it all together.

Procrastination is a disease, and one that can easily branch out into other areas if one doesn’t keep a watchful eye out.

You got to love mother’s sayings!