There is a very good chance that half of the people reading this article right now are probably procrastinating. I’m just going to put that out there; you know it’s true. I’m actually procrastinating an essay by writing this article, which happens to be about how procrastination isn’t a bad thing -- how ironic.

1. When it gets down to the wire, deadlines are extremely motivating.

There are so many people who don’t even have the ability to start a paper or assignment until the day before it’s due. You know if this is you, so don’t kid yourself. But honestly, there’s just something about the possibility of not finishing that really pushes you to crank out that 2,500-word paper.

2. You can procrastinate work with other work.

Who’s to say procrastination can’t be productive? If I have a huge paper due in two days and five calculus problems to do as well, and you better believe I’m going to be taking my time on those five problems. If anyone asks, you're still doing work, so what's the problem?

3. It makes things less stressful -- for a short time.

You know those three nights you aren’t writing your essay are probably going to be pretty stress-free and relaxing. Keep telling yourself you don’t have work and you’ll have a great time. The problem comes when the storm finally hits, but just don't think about that while you’re busy not doing your work.

4. Netflix is good for the mind.

Seriously, though, Netflix is like a nap for your brain. After working so hard all the time, it’s totally acceptable to give your head a rest. "Friends," anyone?

5. Time can help you think of a better idea or topic for your assignment.

There is always the possibility that while you’re staring blankly at a wall, thinking of absolutely nothing, an ingenious idea will just appear in your mind. It’s possible. They say good things come to those who wait, so stare away.

6. It can help you improve your ability to work under pressure.

Deadlines are always going to be a nagging presence, even after college. But just keep in mind, all those nights you had to stay up until 5:30 a.m. working in a panic to finish an assignment on time will have conditioned you for this. People might think it’s irresponsible now, but little do they know you’re just practicing for the future.

7. It will give you more time for sleep.

Didn’t your mom always tell you to sleep more anyway? Studies are saying this is quickly becoming one of the most important aspects in life. So, whoever tried to say, “You snooze, you lose” -- in your face.

8. Everyone loves the feeling of accomplishment after pulling an all-nighter and absolutely killing an assignment that you thought would kill you.

It’s 8 p.m. on Wednesday, and you have a seven-page paper due the next day before your 1:25 p.m. class. Game on. The first hour and a half, you’re probably going to feel like the world is ending and you’ll never see the sun again. Fast-forward to 1:26 p.m. on Thursday. Now you’re most likely feeling like an absolute boss because you not only wrote those seven pages, you killed those seven pages, so go enjoy the sun.

9. All-nighters can be very bonding experiences for friends and acquaintances.

Once the clock reaches a certain time, and you’ve reached a certain level of hysteria, doing headstands with your friends to get the blood to flow to your brain, watching YouTube videos that would absolutely not be funny if it wasn’t 2 a.m., and taking breaks to sing motivational songs suddenly become some of the best memories.

10. If you didn't like coffee before, you will once procrastination hits.

Coffee is great. You know you’ve done it right when you’ve graduated to drinking your coffee black. I know I’m there.