I find myself procrastinating more than usual. I am doing so by writing this post. I decided my motivation to put my current chores off until another time offered insight into human motivation. Why would you subject yourself to penalties when they can easily be avoided?
I should be cleaning house, among quite a few other things. I delay my obligations simply because my priorities are different. Truth is, I enjoy writing more than I enjoy cleaning. Age has taught me to tolerate clutter.
My priorities have drastically changed since joining the Steemit community. Frequent submissions are much more important than I would have predicted.
I know myself well enough to realize this need is not about rewards. Beating averages and reaching goals do play a part, but only as a small part being a part of the system. ( I know I used the word ‘part’ 3 times in the last sentence). Since I am procrastinating, I will write better tomorrow.
The point is; Steemit is an important element ( you can substitute ‘part’ for ‘element’ if you prefer a shorter word ) in the formation of my self worth. I feel better when I do better. I want today to be a better day than any other day this week.
In this mindset, I compete against myself rather than others. Competition is good. Comparisons with others is not good.
I am procrastinating my chores to achieve goals. My priorities put a clean house below an additional submission today.
When I am finished I will make some music for later. When words become tedious, art and melody are pleasant.
Here is today’s beauty.