Distance between knowing and doing

Distance between knowing and doing

A 3D annotated diagram exploring the space between knowing something, and the actual doing and putting it into practice. There is a large psychological expanse of time and energy that we often get stuck in, as we delay, procrastinate and refuse to put into practice what we know we should do. There is a lurking area of contradictions and doubt that stops us achieving what we want, need or should do for our wellbeing. This is also a dynamic area and one where we also have the possibility to change old patterns of behavior and create new active and fulfilling moments. This sculpture will examine, with a touch of humour, the inherent frailties and complexities of being human and our somewhat ambivalent relationship with change.

option overload      dog ate my homework
the road to hell        well, in theory, yes…
exhaustive research        lethargy
worst case scenario thinking       fear
back peddling  overthinking    anxiety
didn’t hear my alarm     inertia
tangential busyness    all in good time
distactableness    it’s on my ‘to do’ list
pigheadedness   confused direction
intellectual superiority  denial
all or nothing thinking  lonely path
all in good time   fear of change
I just need 1 more..  petty gripes
soup of concerns  good intentions
excessive preparation  denial
sea of indecision   what if..
jittery nerves  past regrets  worry
overwhelm  downright scared
madey-up excuses  toe in water
razor sharp focus  intention setting
small habit forming  minute baby steps
mañana mañana  just do it
internally constructed barriers
counter arguments  internal dialogue
va va voom  worst case scenario..
what have I got to loose?
Delay tactics external distractions

 

prevarication   science denier
obstinate denial of facts
procrastination    in a while
shouldn’t take long  havering
hesitation   disinclination
deferring   apprehensive
uneasy  swithering  go for it

Distance between knowing and doing
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