Why do something today when you can do it tomorrow? This is a question I ask myself often. I am one of the biggest procrastinators ever! I had a 12 page paper due this week and I started it the day before. It usually works out well for me, but other people become frustrated and freak out. I work really well under pressure and I usually get pretty good grades. Sometimes, it is really difficult to stay motivated to study or complete a large project. I mean there are so many other things that I would rather be doing. I can be really motivated with work and wanting to improve in my career. But, I put off everything school related until the last minute. I know I'm not the only one out there that gets like this though. All procrastinators can relate to these thoughts.
First you think "It is August and my term paper isn't due until the end of November, I got this!". You just kind of think about the fact that you have tasks to complete, but it never really amounts to you doing anything.
But then we realize that there are so many other things we would rather spend our time doing, like going to the movies or a party. It always seems like all of the fun school activities happen right when I should be working on school work.
Sometimes you will just think about all of the work you have to do, and it seems like a lot.
So, you try to distract yourself and you get to the point where you start bargaining with yourself. Like "Okay if I write one paragraph of my paper then I can watch an episode of Law and Order" or "I'll watch a few more YouTube videos and then I really need to start".
Then, you finally start working on it and suddenly everything you hate doing becomes the best idea ever. I mean, I hate washing the dishes, but if it prolongs writing my paper, let's do it! Seriously, you should see how clean my house is during finals.
Once, it finally comes to where you don't have anymore time to waste you start to wonder why you waited so long.
You start to think that this is the worst idea you ever had and that you will never do it again. You might even start to contemplate dropping out and becoming a stripper just so you can avoid the stress ahead of you.
Caffeine is now your best friend. You chug coffee until you are wired and you really buckle down and get the job finished.
After all the stress and freaking out, you finally got the job done. You start to find yourself feeling like a pro.
To my fellow procrastinators, I wish you luck and I hope that you do well on all of your assignments. To the planners, I do not suggest becoming a procrastinator it is definitely not for everyone.
