I consider myself a expert procrastinator. That is pretty clear to see considering I am doing an assignment right now that is due in 20 minutes. This is a problem that I have been suffering from ever since middle school. I know that i have a lot of work but i will just keep putting it off. It is a problem that I have tried to break for years. I believe that ever since taking CLS 105, this problem has become less of an issue. I have tried many new strategies and the have been helping me beat this problem.
My favorite strategy that I have been using is admitting the consequences. This strategy has been very fitting for me. I spent some time in the library thinking about an average day for me. I wrote down all the tasks I do throughout the day. I then looked at this schedule and realized how much time I spend doing enjoyable activities rather then doing work.
After understanding how i was spending my time, I knew I needed a change. I made a rule for myself that I could not spend any time with my friends, watching tv, etc. until all my work and studies were finished. Ever since starting this strategy, I realize that I can can spend time balancing my work with my time for myself. I plan on using this strategy for the rest of my life.
Once you admit to yourself how much time you are wasting doing pointless things, you realize that you need to change your habits. Also, once you admit your consequences and see that you might be failing some classes because of procrastination, you are definitely going to start doing work on time.
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