🚶♀️ Don’t Let the Grass Grow Under Your Feet: Seizing the Moment 🌱
Definition
A call to action encouraging someone to stay active, make the most of opportunities, and not procrastinate.
Synonyms
- “Strike while the iron is hot”
- “Make hay while the sun shines”
- “Seize the day”
- “Take the bull by the horns”
Antonyms
- “Procrastinate”
- “Drag your feet”
- “Rest on your laurels”
- “Miss the boat”
Humor-Filled Quote
“Procrastination is like a credit card: it’s a lot of fun until you get the bill.” —Christopher Parker
Proverbs
- “A stitch in time saves nine.”
- “The early bird catches the worm.”
Literature Suggestion
- Book: Walden by Henry David Thoreau: Emphasizes the importance of living life deliberately and actively.
- Movie: Dead Poets Society: Capt. John Keating inspires his students to ‘seize the day’.
- Song: “Lose Yourself” by Eminem: A musical embodiment of capturing opportunities and taking action.
- Poetry: “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time” by Robert Herrick: A classic poem urging youth to make the most of their time.
True or False:
‘Catching the worm’ is from the saying ‘The early bird catches the worm.’
- True
- False
Explanation: The phrase reminds us to act promptly and seize opportunities when they present themselves.
Complete the Phrase:
“Strike while the __ is hot.”
- Iron
- Ice
- Sun
- Hat
Explanation: The verb “strike” fittingly pairs with “iron,” urging to act when conditions are favorable.
Which phrase is genuine?
- Tying knots with sunbeams
- Baking sweets under the moon
- Make hay while the sun shines
- Dancing in the moonlight with paper shoes
Explanation: “Make hay while the sun shines” is a classic idiom suggesting to act while conditions are right.
Thanks for flipping through this garden of wordplay! Remember, life’s a bit too short to let the grass grow under your feet. 🌿
Inspirationally procrastination-proof,
Viv O. City
