I have heard the saying "Eat the Frog First" as a directive which helps people who are procrastinators. I guess the saying comes from the perception that frogs are not particularly pleasant to look at and perhaps not as tasty as other things that one could eat. (I am sure there are gourmands who are crying "Au Contraire!" at this supposition.) So the saying encourages us to take on the things that are least pleasant and then get on to more enjoyable items on your To Do list.
I hate to admit it, but I AM a procrastinator. I have honed my skills at procrastination to a fine art. However, that does not always make for the best outcomes in life. Therefore, I have developed a little tradition. I call it my Friday Frog. Each Friday, I list the ten things that I must do before the end of the day no matter what. These are the things that I have been putting off all week. Once they are done, I can enjoy the weekend knowing that I achieved my goal.
Today is Friday. My "frog" items, warts and all, are complete. It's five o'clock somewhere and I am ready to start my weekend. I wish you the best for your weekend as well.
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Coldwell Banker Kivett Teeters - Hemet, CA
Specializing in Folks Who Want To Buy/Sell Homes
Kathryn, what a great idea!!!!! I need to have a Monday THRU Friday Frog. Perhaps, since, like you, I am a great procrastinator, I had just better start off with a Friday frog.
Jun 11, 2010 10:56 AM
(909) 476-9600 ~ WeLoveSellingRealEstate.com - Fontana, CA
Realty Masters & Associates
I love that concept! And I'm with Jean, I probably should have a Daily Frog, but I'll start with a Friday Frog. :-)
Jun 11, 2010 11:03 AM
Wilkinson & Associates, ERA Greenville - Greenville, SC
I have started putting my daily actions into a list everday. I like to get the hard or tedious stuff out the way first, too. I might start waiting until Friday to do my list, lol.
Jun 11, 2010 11:05 AM
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach
Thanks guys, The Friday Frog is not my only to do list. It is just those things that I have been putting off. Friday is my last chance to get them done. So I make a game of it....thus the birth of the Friday Frog. I know...strange...but it works for me!
Jun 11, 2010 11:25 AM
(909) 973-0410 - Fontana, CA
TCR Group Keller Williams Realty Rancho Cucamonga
That's a great idea, I have a couple of tasks that I did not have the time to do this week. Today is Friday and it is almost over so I will wait until next Friday to start the Friday Frog. How does that sound.
Jun 11, 2010 11:31 AM
Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC e-PRO, GRI, CRS, CRB - Lake Charles, LA
e-PRO,GRI,CRS
Kathryn, the "Eat the Frog First" quote is new to me, but I can see why you liked. Love,love, love the Friday Frog idea. I"m like Kymberly (#5), wish you would have posted this on Thursday! :)
Jun 11, 2010 12:18 PM
RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA
Cambridge MA Realtor
Hi Kathryn ~ All I can think about are tasty frog legs! I'm a talented procrastinator as well - I'll have to ponder this technique - I have a week right?
Liz
Jun 11, 2010 04:58 PM
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach
Frog legs are not for me...nor is caviar. There are just some things that I can't bring myself to eat. Guess I did post it too late. I will have to think about putting out a new post next Thursday encouraging everyone to "Get Their Frog On"
Jun 12, 2010 01:54 AM
Glendale, CA
Cape Coral Florida - Cape Coral, FL
Allpro Home Inspection
Hi Kathryn, I love this idea! I procrastinate too and this is a great way to finish off the week. Thanks jay
Jun 13, 2010 02:26 PM
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
Kathryn, I for one love frogs - or at least frogs' legs. I'd have to eat something else first and save the frog for my treat at the end of the to do list!
Jun 14, 2010 03:08 AM
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