I am not an expert, not even close, when it comes to prioritizing and organizing my life. I am though a certified procrastinator, born and raised. I've tried to get better, to procrastinate less, to start things sooner, but I still procrastinate like the worst of them. Doesn't matter if my grade depends on it, my job, my life, my well being, you name it, I'll procrastinate on it.

So how have I survived, not dropped out of school, managed to be a person for 26 years? Well, I've learned to prioritize. Lists are great, lists are wonderful, magical, and cover the floor of my room. But to make a list effective, it needs to be prioritized. There needs some structure. Why? Because let's be real, some things on that list are more fun, and unfortunately the fun stuff (like shopping at Target every day) isn't the same as the stuff that will make sure I don't fail out of grad school.

Prioritizing allows you to effectively procrastinate. Am I still going to do something the day before its due? Most likely. But will I start it at 11pm? No, I may start it at 5pm! And hey, for me, that's progress.

So if you're like me and don't see yourself ending your procrastination streak anytime soon, maybe it's time to at least not procrastinate yourself into a complete mess of a life. People always talk about baby steps, and prioritizing has been the perfect first step to actually being a person who gets things done in a somewhat timely manner.