Chapter 1: The Writer's Journey

Writing has always been a passion of mine, but it wasn't always my main focus. You can delve deeper into my journey here.

Despite my love for writing, I found myself drifting away from it. The reason for this shift remains unclear. Upon reflection, it seems my inclination to procrastinate may have played a significant role. Like many, I often delay tasks, allowing them to pile up until they become overwhelming and anxiety-inducing.

Recently, I reflected on a particular week when my biggest challenge was simply sending a piece of mail.

In all honesty, it’s a straightforward task. A quick bus ride, and within an hour, I could have it done. Even in my moments of procrastination, I was aware of how easy it would be. Yet, the habit of postponing tasks had ingrained itself in me, turning even the simplest activities into burdens. This behavior created a cascade of negative thoughts.

“I’ll take care of this tomorrow.”

“I’ll handle it next week.”

“I can wait until next year.”

Such an approach is not conducive to a fulfilling life. During this time, despite the triviality of the task, I finally grasped the lesson my mother had instilled in me—not through her words, but through her actions:

“If something is important, it’s better to tackle it sooner rather than later.”

Think of it like leaving a baby dragon outside the city walls; eventually, it will grow and wreak havoc. That piece of mail was my baby dragon, and I was stuck with it until I faced the task head-on. It was only one simple duty, yet I was unable to complete it. A deeper examination of my habits revealed that much of my life was lived this way. As we all know, time is not guaranteed.

It was merely mail—one simple piece—and yet I procrastinated for an entire week, making excuses about being “too tired” or having “other work to do.” I convinced myself that sending it late was acceptable since I was the one initiating the complaint.

Ultimately, my motivation stemmed from being broke and needing to resolve an issue that required urgent attention.

“You need to send this mail tomorrow,” I told myself.

However, I ended up holding onto the documents for two weeks, with a contract that was repeatedly voided. What seemed like a minor chore only became more daunting with each passing day. The initial task didn't cause me stress, but the looming dread of not fulfilling my obligations weighed heavily on me.

“If I’m doing it tomorrow, what time should I go? Should I take a shower first?”

Nah, just drop off the mail.

“What if I smell bad?”

It’s just mail; it doesn’t matter.

“You’re right. Still, I’ll take a shower.”

Then, what time will that be?

“Well, I usually wake up around midnight. If I stick to my routine, I can shower by 5 PM.”

“Okay, is that a quick shower or a longer one?”

It’s just mail, after all; they’ll likely be open for a while.

“Yeah, you’re right. Let’s say a longer one.”

Once I finally got ready, I realized I had about an hour left. The next bus was scheduled to arrive in thirty minutes, which meant I had to hurry.

Looks like I’m not going to make it.

“That’s fine, we’ll just do it tomorrow.”

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