Like a lot of people I love to procrastinate. It is a lot of fun to think about a task and talk about a task and even worry about a task but not actually do the task until the eleventh hour. Deadlines not only give me something to complain about but also give me the motivation, albeit sometimes at the last minute, to get the job done. If I didn’t know I had to get something done at a certain time it may never get done.
When I have a deadline I first look at the time I have to complete the task and break my writing up into chunks and set mini deadlines. As much as I like to procrastinate I am a realist and know I can’t expect to wait until the night before and dash out 50,000 words. So if I set myself those mini in between deadlines it makes the goal seem easier and keeps me more focused and on track.
Those mini deadlines also keep me motivated, as each time I reach one, it gives me a sense of accomplishment that I have achieved something and makes me excited to work toward the next level. I also rewarded myself for each mini goal that keeps my motivation going. We all hit those tough spots where it seems like we can’t get a word out and if we di it’s not any good and I feel I deserve it when I am able to reach my goal. – GUEST AUTHOR: LAINA TURNER-MOLASKI
The book is a compilation of stories by people who have MS or by people who have loved ones with MS. The purpose is to provide motivation and inspiration through sharing these stories and hopefully interest more people in learning more about the cause.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR…Dr. Laina Turner-Molaski is a Faculty Chair with Capella University. She is also an author of both fiction and non-fiction and is a business consultant.
Laina’s mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1985. After her passing in 2000 Laina became committed to bringing more awareness to the disease.
You can reach Dr. Turner-Molaski through the website The MS Project at www.themsproject.com.
