“If I start writing now…when I’m not really rested…it could upset my thinking which is not good at all…I’ll get a fresh start tomorrow…and it’s not due till Wednesday…so I’ll…have all of Tuesday unless…something should happen…Why does this always happen…I should be outside playing…getting fresh air and sunshine…I work best under pressure and there’ll be lots of pressure if I…wait till tomorrow…I should start writing now but if I…start writing now when I’m not really rested…it could upset my thinking…which is not good at all …” (Charlie Brown – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown).

Whether it’s an impending piece of writing that’s looming, or something else you’re putting off, ask yourself, honestly . . . What’s stopping me?

And if your answer is someone or something else … ask yourself another question . . . What’s stopping me?

Got it?