Procrastination. Yes, we have all done it. Sometimes, I am the queen of procrastination. I mean, maybe I procrastinated a little on this article. Anyways, procrastination comes in all shapes and sizes such as scheduling your yearly teeth cleaning, studying for your midterm, writing your semester reflection paper, and reading a 100 page article that was assigned 2 weeks ago. Procrastination hits you at the worst times. Trust me, I have been there. You want to hang with friends instead of finishing your homework. You just don't have the energy at 1 a.m. to finish that last chapter of your assigned reading. The following are the stages of procrastination:
1. You just don't care.
2. You accept procrastination will never go away.
You will always procrastinate in everything. Examples include buying a winter jacket, Christmas gifts, choosing a major, and choosing your future career.
3. Yes, you will have a panic attack.
Just take a deep breath. Concentrate on what you need to get done.
4. ...
Yep, you just had one while reading this article. Now go finish what you need to do and don't procrastinate.
5. You don't want to do anything.
You have no energy anymore. Everything else seems better than staying in on a Saturday and finishing your homework.
6. You choose sleep over everything.
Sleep is more important than homework.
7. Then, your conscious talks to you.
It comes to a time when you need to try not to procrastinate. Try to fix your procrastination habits by limiting your time on Netflix, making a check list and a time limit, and setting goals.
8. Finally, you have overcome procrastination. Doesn't it feel good?
Remember, procrastination is normal and happens to everyone especially in college. Professors understand. They have been there too. Procrastination will happen, but don't let it get to the last minute like at 11:58 p.m. when your paper is due at midnight.
