Procrastination

Procrastination is one of the absolute worst habits to have. It can damage your success and potential when in school. Many kids will end up screwing themselves over in school due to this habit. Almost everyone I know procrastinates, some more than others. However, over twenty percent of people will procrastinate and avoid tasks. They will do this by distractions or finding other things to occupy them. It's hard for most people to stop procrastinating once they start. Many will think it will be ok to procrastinate because last time they did everything turned out fine, or they will say they work better under pressure. I am an example of this. I procrastinate myself and find it hard to stop because I'm so used to it and I think that everything will always turn out alright. While some have other habits such as smoking, I have a procrastination habit. It is a habit I wish I could break. It is possible, but it requires me to put in a lot more effort and start learning to manage my time better. Time is another reason why many procrastinate. Most of us think, why do it now when we have time to do it later? But then that time turns into even more time, and next thing you know, it's the night that an assignment is due, and you have to rush to get it done in time. This leaves you struggling and rushing to get everything done before the deadline, whether you tried your best or not.
You can easily overcome procrastination, you just have to try and put in the effort. Try to tell yourself that the assignments aren't so hard and that they won't take as long as you believe. Also, try to work in a place where you know you won't be distracted. Many procrastinate because they are distracted. Try the library out for a change, whether it be the school library or public library. If you don't procrastinate, you will have time to do the things that you enjoy. Instead of doing your assignments last minute because you waited until the last minute to do your assignments, you could be watching tv or hanging with friends, rather than being rushed to get work done on time. I know everyone would rather be enjoying themselves, rather than struggling to complete their assignments.

Works Cited

"Procrastination." Psychology Today. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Feb. 2013. <www.psychologytoday.com/basics/procrastination>.

"Procrastination - Academic Skills Center: Study Skills Library - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo." Student Academic Services - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. <http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/procrastination.html>.