Procrasti................nation

[Shnay]

Is that a clever thread title? I honestly can't tell anymore.

Anyway, procrastination. It's probably my biggest personal flaw. I mean, I've got chronic procrastination. It's ridiculous.

Right now, I'm supposed to be writing an important paper due tomorrow, and I haven't even started it. I've rationalized that I'll just do it tomorrow and accept the lateness penalties. But (knowing myself) I might not even get it done tomorrow.

If this were a one time thing, it might be okay. But I do this all the time. I'm seriously the worst procrastinator I've ever met. I know almost everyone likes to procrastinate, but I've had the laziest of the lazy tell me I put things off way too much.

But is laziness the problem for me? Well, maybe. I'd definitely say I'm on the lazy side. But I don't think that's the only reason for it. I'd say I just have developed, over years of procrastinating, a sort of physical aversion to any form of school work. I really didn't do anything in high school, and I think I got into some very bad habits. I know I need to break out of them, but I'm beginning to worry whether or not I can do it quick enough.

It's all really frusterating, because I'll be sitting there, knowing that I have to do work, knowing it won't be all that hard, and knowing that the joy I might get from putting it off will not outweigh the reward of getting it done...and yet I still won't do it.

Does anyone else find procrastination to be a problem for them? If so, how seriously would you categorize your problem?

[Jade_GL]

I procrastinate a lot.

All of my papers for college are usually done a day before. Most of the time I do really great, sometimes I don't.

I would call myself a moderate to severe procrastinator. Sometimes I just can't seem to get my butt in gear on things. But it's not like I've ever completely failed anything, so there have been no real consequences. I think that's what keeps me doing what I do.

I've been a lot better this year, mainly because it's my last semester and I need to get the work done. Somethings I still wait on, but I did do my Russian homework days before it was due. Although it was all review to get us caught up from last semester...

I completely relate though. I can be really really bad, but I think it's because I haven't had any real problems come of, I usually pull it off and come up with something pretty good. Still, It makes for some wicked stressful moments sometimes. :D

All I can say is that I always feel the best when I get my work done, no matter how late it is or how tired I am. :D Good luck! :D

[RogueMartian]

I loved ellen degeneres discussion on procrastination.

Basically in a world that's too fast and where we're doing too much procrastination is a good thing. It exists to tell you you're going too fast. So procrastinate now, don't put it off.

I think it's a great justification for doing that ten page term paper the night before it's due. :)

[jeffrey 228]

Is that a clever thread title? I honestly can't tell anymore.

Anyway, procrastination. It's probably my biggest personal flaw. I mean, I've got chronic procrastination. It's ridiculous.

Right now, I'm supposed to be writing an important paper due tomorrow, and I haven't even started it. I've rationalized that I'll just do it tomorrow and accept the lateness penalties. But (knowing myself) I might not even get it done tomorrow.

If this were a one time thing, it might be okay. But I do this all the time. I'm seriously the worst procrastinator I've ever met. I know almost everyone likes to procrastinate, but I've had the laziest of the lazy tell me I put things off way too much.

But is laziness the problem for me? Well, maybe. I'd definitely say I'm on the lazy side. But I don't think that's the only reason for it. I'd say I just have developed, over years of procrastinating, a sort of physical aversion to any form of school work. I really didn't do anything in high school, and I think I got into some very bad habits. I know I need to break out of them, but I'm beginning to worry whether or not I can do it quick enough.

It's all really frusterating, because I'll be sitting there, knowing that I have to do work, knowing it won't be all that hard, and knowing that the joy I might get from putting it off will not outweigh the reward of getting it done...and yet I still won't do it.

Does anyone else find procrastination to be a problem for them? If so, how seriously would you categorize your problem?

Well after reading all of that, it seems I am another of those people that have procrastination as a problem, because if like someone in my life had changed, I got too depressed too much, or even on other hand had recent arguements chances are I will get this problem as well to the added on stress of depression, sadness, anger or just not feeling well, and also certian people like me that have mental disablities will also contribute to this wich is not aways a good thing, and being me seems to be most troblesome, yet tomarrow I am going to 2 important places to get me some assintance because my family is low income and then to attempt to get me a GED at a place called Work Source wich I will keep searching now and then to find a job, so I can do my best to do this what so ever, but again I could procrastinate because of other things that have been brought up all of a sudden and stuff, and that is what I hate sometimes about my own self, I just wish there was a way I can help it, but on the other hand, it seems that may not be possable unless I end up takeing 3 types of medication, wich could be health changing and I don't like that one at all, I just have to battle with it untill I get my way of finishing the job or just taking it one step at a time, and then it won't be so hard.

[Behonkiss]

We all procrastinate. It's pretty much a fact of life.

[Bubblegum Girl]

I procrastinate when I suppose to practice my cartoon drawings and writing my ideas.

[Singin' Stray Cat]

I'd be lying if I said I didn't procrastinate. :D It used to be pretty chronic. I remember having to do this anthropology paper a couple years ago that I really, really didn't want to do. Didn't just put it off until the last day. No sir. I think it was maybe two or three days after the deadline that I started working on it. :o Amazingly, the professor still let me turn it in, though of course points were taken off for it being late.

That's my worst example: most times I wait until a few days before the project or whatever is due. I'm getting better about it, but old habits are hard to break.

[SilverKnight]

Hey, you're describing me! Geez, I thought I was the only person who did that. I remember my 10th grade English teacher once told me, "You're a very dichotimous person." When I got home and looked up what that meant, I realized he was right. I think laziness runs in my family; but I've gotten really bad about it. I need to change. I know how you feel. :)

[Tienshin]

I am a huge procrastinator. Especially back in college. I don’t think I wrote a paper or studied for a test until at least the night before.

Even now I am procrastinating…I should be building a database and making follow up phone calls for my job, but I am not doing that…but it is Monday! I don’t know if its laziness so much especially if you do end up completely your tasks (on time that is) But its so much better to put things off for a bit. Plus I think the added pressure helps me perform better. At least that’s what I keep telling myself!

Slackers Unite!

[DisneyBoy]

Shnay,

You are not alone. My procrastination problems stem from a fear of failure that I've been trying to overcome for most of my life. I'm in University right now, taking classes that I enjoy, studying what I want, and yet I still run to the net to hide, rather than get started. It's bad. Very, very bad.

"All these things are your own doing...and all these things you can change".

That lovely little quote (from Ally McBeal - say what you will) has reminded me that when I'm putting off my work, I'm deciding not to work. Procrastination is a choice, no matter how much we may feel like it just..."happens"...like fainting or going off onto another planet. The trick is to control it. Woah, I'm starting to sound like some kind of speaker at a lecture...sorry :o

But seriously, what we all need to do (besides unite, Tienshin, :rolleyes: ) is take a hard look at where we distract ourselves, and when. Cut yourself off from the things that will make it easier to repress your responsibilities. If there's one thing I've learned the hard way, it's that I can lie to myself very easily, and pay the price. It's not worth it to be constantly stressed, pretending not to think about the things that we have to do while I stomachs toss and turn. It's not worth spending two hours online when you're left with precious minutes to complete a gargantuan task seconds before it's due. We can do better than that. Imagine how much we could accomplish if we did our work first, and then relaxed later!

Wow - I completely sound like my mother.

Anyways, enough with that. I'm going to go do my work and mental chastize myself for wasting so much time online this morning. I suggest you go do the same, and meet me back here once we're done our work ;)

[EinBebop]

I would've responded to this yesterday, but.... you know.

[Squall]

The Procrastinator's Club --
*Notice: Meeting Postponed For Next Week*
*Again*

[moreysurf8]

I am a huge procrastinator, it's terrible, and it's almost like I want to change it but I just can't. I always wind up doing the same thing, even after their have a few times where I've said to myself "I'm never doing this again", it happens again. To me, I think it's purely distractions, I'm a senior in high school and I always find myself on AIM or posting here instead of doing homework. The thing is, I think it's also due to the fact that I have no desire to do any of the work whatsoever. Also, because I always find a way out, I have a free period during the day and most of the time I end up doing my work there. My point is that, if I was interested in the subject, I'd be much more enthused to do the work. And to all those people who can write an essay/paper long before the due date, I envy you, I truly do.

That reminds me, I have some homework to do.

[Nosferatu]

I'm procrastinating right now...

... wait... procrastin... mastur...

... yes, I am still procrastinating right now.

[sandwichman]

I used to be a big procrastinator, but now I've found a way to get past it. If you want to do something now, that can be done later, think of how stupid you'll feel when it's the last minute. I hate thinking of my past self as stupid, so I don't procrastinate much anymore.

However, I will always study in bed only as a strict rule. ALWAYS!

[DianaGohan]

Sign me up for the Procrastination Club. Unless I'm really motivated to do something or in the mood, I tend to procrastinate... sometimes for no real reason. Damn, I have problems.

[Nick Biped]

Meh, I'll wait until tomorrow to reply to this post. There's no rush. ;)

Seriously, I tend to procrastinate a bit myself, even though before university I used to be worse. Especially when studying for tests and writing assignments. I always think that I'll have time the next day to work on whatever it is I have to do. I don't hand in anything late, but I've cut it pretty close a few times.

Anyways, I think it's just human nature to take the easy way out and procrastinate. I don't really like it, and I try to change, but I feel it's something I'm always going to do, to an extent.

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

There is nothing wrong with procrastination, it usually makes you concentrate better in crunch time. It's WHY you procrastinate which is the issue. If you procrastinate because you're lazy, no big deal. But if you do it because you are afraid, then it's a bigger problem.

[Shnay]

The thing is, my schedule used to go like this:

Step one: Put it off.
Step two: Enjoy freetime.
Step three: Buckle down and work at the last minute.

Now, however, I often seem to be skipping step three. Obviously, this creates a lot of problems. And, when it's at its worst, I'm not even going through step two. There are times when I know I HAVE to force myself to work, but can't. Times when I know the work is so imporant that I can't even enjoy putting it off, and yet I do it anyway.

I know we all procrastinate, but I think I've turned it into a much more serious problem. I guess I posted this partly to just put these thoughts to paper (well, psuedo-paper).

[Maxie Zeus]

Oh yeah, I'm a chronic procrastinator. Absurdly so. Which is a problem in the real world. Nothing like getting your utilities cut off for late payment. I had the money, honestly, it wasn't a bank balance issue. I just couldn't ... get ... the check ... into the envelope ... and into ... the mailbox.

And it still didn't cure me. Thank God for direct deposit and automatic withdrawal.

Actually, the best solution is to have other people depending on you. If other people will get hurt because you keep putting something off, you'll get it done. Either that, or you'll really screw those other people over and they'll come looking for you with pitchforks. Don't procrastinate when it comes time to make your getaway. :p

[Tienshin]

Thank God for direct deposit and automatic withdrawal.


It should be mandatory for everyone. Almost all my bills are paid that way, otherwise I might not get around to them. And for no good reason either...watching TV, posting at TZ, on the phone, dont feel like it...etc.

[Lonestarr]

From sixth grade to today, I am very much a procrastinator. Constantly waiting until the last minute to get projects done. Sometimes, I'd even be late to/miss college classes to complete things. I still have projects to complete, but thankfully, since I'm out of school, there's no deadline.

[purplehairedwonder]

I'll join the Procrastinators Club tomorrow...:p

But seriously, I'm a big procrastinator, though it has been improving as of late. I still have about 10 pages of Bio to read that we were supposed to read last week:sweat: Though I do find myself waiting until the last mintue to write papers or to do projects, they still get done, and my habits are improving. I try to get a little done every day for it, though that doesn't always happen... But yes, I would much prefer to be watching my toons instead of doing homework, but sadly, it must get done it the end, and it always does. I never turn things in late, I'm sort of anal when it comes to my grades:sweat: But hey, I'll work on fixing my habits tomorrow...

[The Falcon]

i'm usually a big procrastinator. usually the factor of how much i hate som...i'll write the rest later

Falcon

[Proto DUDE]

I procrastinate horribly. I mean, I start it, and then I go...dang it, I'm finishing this later...

















Forget it...all sorry on myself, and then I do it anyway.