Why is it the closer a deadline gets the more focused my attention becomes, the greater clarity I have in my ideas, and the less I procrastinate?

Why doesn't this happen if I set myself deadlines or tasks to do, even with a 'by today' date?

Just musing ... I've found the clarity I need to prepare myself for Thursday's book reading, to get the powerpoint presentation sorted to illustrate the 'talk', or more accurately 'stories'. I still have time to tweak it and polish it ...

Also, I'm beginning to realise how good it is for me to collaborate with others, to have people to talk to in order to get my creativity flowing ...

Solstice has brought some realisations/inner truths/clarity with it!

Still off school, but voice does seem stronger. Need to go out to get some nice shoes to go with my posh dress for Thursday - the morning 'do' is a posh one, so no jeans/trousers and floaty tops!