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Take Action Now and Get Rid of Shame

Procrastination gets to be embarrassing. It causes many people to feel deep shame when their lack of action disappoints people over and over again. Your actions create your reputation more than your mere words. Once you gain a reputation as a person who makes promises and breaks them again and again, it is hard to get people to take you seriously and to respect any plans you may make. If you have made a name for yourself as a person who cannot keep her word, who will not take action when necessary and timely, all is not lost, you can make a change and improve your reputation.

It is not an easy thing to do and it is not something that will happen overnight. But it will happen if you start to take action, The easiest and most sure way of changing your reputation is by dong the actual things you say you will do. If you want people to think your plans will work, work your plans, take action and do it now. Start by only giving your word if you can keep it. Do not agree to take on a new task or new responsibility unless you have checked your calendar and can fit in the new item. I mean literally look at your calendar and see when and where you will be able to fit in the new task. Fill in the new task on the spot, do not wait for later because you may forget or schedule something else in its place. The first step in taking action and taking it now it planning. Make your action plan then follow through with what you have planned.

 
 

It really is magnificent to garner a reputation as someone who takes action now and gets things done. It takes away shame and embarrassment. So, the question for you this magnificent day is, what action can you take now so you can feel better tomorrow?

13 thoughts on “Take Action Now and Get Rid of Shame”
  1. I have that same problem. I was supposed to make a trip last year that never happened. I hope we both get our trips in this year.

  2. I am glad to hear taking action worked for you. It is funny, the more we avoid problems the bigger they get in reality adn in our minds. Taking action gives us control, power and often peace.

  3. This post is talking to me. I have a financial situation that I’m dealing with now that I was so ashamed to tell anyone about. Once I opened up…I was able to get help I need to TAKE ACTION and resolve the problem.

  4. I like what you say is the key, being accountable and then starting again. We cannot change the past, it is done. But we all have the power to make changes so tomorrow will be different.

  5. Thanks Janeane. This is definitely something I am working on. It’s interesting when you get rid of the shame and share your challenges, that some folks look at you like you have two heads. 🙂

    But the key is being accountable and picking back up and starting again. Most appreciative.

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