Procrastination can be problematic. Procrastination is the action of delaying something. I know about this firsthand because I’ve said to myself for the last month, “Today I’m going to start writing my blog.” I never get around to it, either because I’m busy doing sports or just scrolling TikTok on my phone. It’s not just my blog that I procrastinate about, but basically everything I do that other people aren’t relying on. I have a social studies project that should be much more complete by now, but lo and behold, it’s untouched. Since I have been neglecting it, now I have many things to do on top of it, creating this wall of work that I need to chip away at. The procrastination is so bad in fact, that since typing that last paragraph, I’ve left and played video games for an hour and a half. I’m typing it in between rounds just to get some words in. Basically, procrastination can make things hard to get done. It’s not just procrastinating work though. Another form of procrastination is sleep procrastination. Sleep procrastination is when you delay getting into bed or delay falling asleep while in bed. This might happen because you feel that you haven’t done enough in a day or just don’t want to go to bed yet. I suffer from this the most. It stops me from getting the energy I need to make it through a single day, which causes me to put off even more work I need to get done because “I’m too tired.” My dad will be going to bed and will find me asleep with the lights on with papers on my desk, and he will just turn off the lights and go to bed. The worst part about procrastinating is that the longer you do it, the more anxiety builds up making you not want to do it more. By the time you actually get around to doing what you have been putting off, it’s a very stressful task to complete. Some things that I procrastinate on aren’t stress-inducing, like eating healthier. Still, the tiny voice in my head tells me that I could be doing better, doing more. The only way to not procrastinate indefinitely is if there is a deadline. That’s the whole reason why work eventually gets done. Things like going to the gym or going to bed earlier don’t have a deadline, however, and that’s why I can’t be bothered to better myself. To be a better person, I brainstormed solutions to fix my procrastination problem. Then I thought about how having a deadline helps me get things done. So, to get things done I’m going to create deadlines for everything I want to do. Get a better sleep? Deadline. Start having healthier snacks? Deadline. To keep track of all my deadlines, I used an app (IOS only) Event Countdown- Calendar app. Some of its features are locked behind a paywall, but all the basic stuff is free. I know that just getting stuff done won’t be enough for me, like just getting a good night's sleep, so I’m going to reward myself when I get things done. It might just be taking an hour's break to watch YouTube, or if something is bigger, it could be buying a game I want or watching a movie with a friend. Either way, I’ve procrastinated enough. It’s time to do something about it. Lucas D
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Anooj
11/18/2022 01:44:18 pm
You described the life of most teenagers which made it relatable. I enjoyed reading through the blog and how, at the end, you discussed tips on managing procrastination. It definitely happens to me more than I’d like it to, but my way of overcoming it is to get something, no matter how small, done. Not every day is the same, and I cant predict the future, so I cant tell myself I can get something done for sure the next day until the day actually arrives.
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Marin
11/18/2022 01:49:16 pm
This was very well written as someone who also has a very bad procrastination problem this was very relatable for me. Thank you for sharing:)
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paige
11/18/2022 01:51:03 pm
I totally agree with this, I'm one of the worst procrastinators I know. Staying on task or getting things started is extremely difficult. I like that this blog ties into this weeks lesson of creating good habits. Getting in the habit of Starting work early and getting to bed on time. I wish you put the name of that app though! Thank you!
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Kieran
11/18/2022 01:53:25 pm
I can say first hand that the sleep procrastination is real, I will often lie in bed and try to fall asleep for what seems like an eternity before giving up and going on my phone until I get "tired", when really I will be exhausted but not realise it because I was so intrigued by my phone. This leads to me being very tired at school and not putting in the same effort I would if I got to bed earlier, so I feel you on this one.
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Lina
11/18/2022 01:55:16 pm
Even though I don't struggle with procrastination I found this blog really interesting. I liked how you included personal anecdotes and experiences.
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aleyna
11/18/2022 01:56:43 pm
procrastination is something that i also struggle with. coming up with deadlines for things i need/want to get done is something that helps me as well. once you find a routine for getting things done i find procrastination becomes less of a personal issue.
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Amelia Holifield
11/18/2022 02:00:14 pm
I really liked this blog. I struggle with sleep procrastination as well and it has become a big problem like you said, considering I never get enough sleep that leaves me with no energy. I also need to do something about my procrastination problem, and your blog really reminded me of that. I wish you good luck on improving. Thanks for sharing.
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Farryn
11/18/2022 02:02:53 pm
This was a really interesting blog. It makes me want to try to set some deadlines for myself too, but I'll just do that later.
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Quinn
11/18/2022 02:28:19 pm
I am a notorius procrastinator and I have been for a long time, I like that you added some of your experiences with it as well as some ways to help yourself with it. good job!
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Logan
9/28/2023 01:47:49 pm
As a self proclaimed master procrastinator i can deeply relate to this blog. The anxiety of the dates flying by until you can put it off anymore is a gut wrenching feeling. Im going to try out this app thank you for the recommendation
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