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Do you procrastinate?
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This reminds me of me. I didn't get lower than a B with any of my school subjects GCSEs (UK), but I didn't try hard with any except 1 (with which I got an A*). I'm so lazy and I procrastinate with pretty much everything. I wanna kick this habit really bad.
It's been done.
Maybe so, but I didn't yet get around to reading the whole thread!
No. My motto is the only way to get things done is to start them. I'm chronically early to appointments, etc. I make lists when I have lots of things I need to get done. Then I strategize about how to tackle them, marking them off as they get finished.
My philosophy: I always know what my current task is. So, if something unexpected comes up, I do it right then so I won't forget. Then I get back to what I was doing. I've had days when I "put out fires" for most of the day, but nothing "fell through the cracks" and I finish the big tasks on deadline, always.
An example: Yesterday at noon I was asked to review a policy and procedures rough draft document (18 pages) and return comments. I did, before quitting time. Then I got back to what I was doing.
I think it would be funny if nobody replied to this thread for six months. It should also be a poll.
I'm not sure what you mean by a "cop out for druggies", but I can assure you that ADHD exists. It is overly diagnosed which does lead some to question its validity, but nevertheless it's a real mental health disorder. It never ceases to amaze me how people will question organic mental health problems, but would never think to say cancer, diabetes, or the flu doesn't exist. The brain is just like every other part of the body in that it can exhibit or develop problems that affect people's functioning skills.
By the way, where's the thread you want to start? Are you procrastinating?
Edit: sorry Mex I didn't answer the question. Yes, I do procrastinate. When I was in school I would seek out any distraction and use that as an excuse for not doing my work. This usually took on the form of cleaning. "Oh, I can't read that chapter until all the dishes are done... Look, those clothes need folding... I really should run the vacuum." Needless to say, I had a really clean and organized dorm room.
Then it wasn't meant to beWith school stuff, I do it as soon as I can. But I know people who will leave it to the last minute
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What an optimistic way of looking at it!
Haha, Also whenever I need to do something, I always think 'I'll have time later'. Then I plan it out. I'll get up early, shower fast, do some homework in the car then finish it at school! Then when I get in the shower I take too long. And then just lose interest
. Oh well! You only live once! And for what it's worth, I didn't finish my Chemistry project.
Then when I get in the shower I take too long. And then just lose interest
Use less soap next time.
He's at it again in episode 2! Ion memorization
I have to memorize a bunch of bull that I don't really understand because I didn't do the the project! Ahh how I love school.
This is what I will always think of when I think about AP Chemistry
I have to memorize a bunch of bull that I don't really understand because I didn't do the the project! Ahh how I love school.
This is what I will always think of when I think about AP Chemistry
No I don't, procrastination assumes I am actually going to do something I might have put off to eventually complete the task--I don't function like that. if I don't want to do something I just don't do it at all, ever, I mean **** it. If I want to do something I do it, if I don't I wont.
I'm not sure what you mean by a "cop out for druggies", but I can assure you that ADHD exists. It is overly diagnosed which does lead some to question it's validity, but nevertheless it's a real mental health disorder. It never ceases to amaze me how people will question organic mental health problems, but would never think to say cancer, diabetes, or the flu doesn't exist. The brain is just like every other part of the body in that it can exhibit or develop problems that affect people's functioning skills.
By the way, where's the thread you want to start? Are you procrastinating?
Edit: sorry Mex I didn't answer the question. Yes, I do procrastinate. When I was in school I would seek out any distraction and use that as an excuse for not doing my work. This usually took on the form of cleaning. "Oh, I can't read that chapter until all the dishes are done... Look, those clothes need folding... I really should run the vacuum." Needless to say, I had a really clean and organized dorm room.
Oh, I know it exists. Read the other posts I made in this thread. But yeah I was just mentioning that many people believe it's made up. And yeah, the analogy of denying that your child has cancer and refusing to treat it is a good analogy.
Any self respecting procrastinator would have never replied to this thread. (((wasteland?) J/K) this thread is too good to go to the wasteland) It should have maybe 15 views and maybe one reply from the person in college that actually started a paper 2 weeks before it was due. I scald myself for replying within the first 2 days it was started. Stupid, stupid me!!
