Has anyone beat the odds of being a procrastinator? I'm terrible at it... I'm doing all of my college stuff (homework, projest, appointments) at the last minute. I know I just need to put myself to it and DO IT so don't give me any stupid answers... I just need a little push. Has anybody discovered something that works for them?
2006-12-02 07:41:02 · 13 answers · asked by Britni Gayle 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I've always put stuff off until the last minute. I'm trying to get better. Here's what I would suggest:
Reward yourself--do a little work, then do something fun (go get some ice cream, read a book, whatever) This always helps me.
Just get it over with--the sooner you get stuff done, the sooner you can relax. It helps to remember that when you just feel like putting things off. And, if you finish early, it means you don't have the weight of what you need to get done hanging over your head.
Hope that helps a bit!
2006-12-02 07:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh, I am the worst procrastinator I know. I'm in college too, but yet I still find myself turning in assignments late sometimes. It's beyond pathetic. And my last paper I had to write, I wrote the morning it was due (about an hour and a half before I had to turn it in...). So I don't know if you want my advice (lol) but I AM trying to improve. The things that help me are rewarding myself with ice cream if I get something done early (and not last minute), turning the computer off (unless I need it to do the assignment), studying in the library (boring yes, but there's nothing else to do there BUT study, so it forces you to do it), and knowing when I can have music on. If I'm writing papers or studying, I have to keep the music off. However if it's math homework, music helps me focus. So that's something you just have to figure out what works for you. Good luck, and let us know if you find anything else that helps! :)
2006-12-02 08:21:53 · answer #2 · answered by mrs. vader 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm a procrastinator too...
For example, I did my Science Fair project the day it was due...
Well, what helps me is that I keep a time table, like, Do this tomorrow, do this the day after. It works for long term projects and it's really helpful
2006-12-02 07:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my husband. When our daughter was born he said he was going to get a vasectomy because he didn't want any more kids. Our daughter is now 6 yrs old and we have twin boys that are 4. He still hasn't gotten it done. But I'm glad he procrastinated.
2006-12-02 07:45:57 · answer #4 · answered by cranky_gut 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am in college and i am a procrastinator. Don't listen to music. Go to a boring quite place such as the library, and finish your homeowork there. or turn off your computer. I need to turn mine off right now or i might not do my homework. Dang this is super addictive. Wahhh help me.
2006-12-02 07:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. I have no problem with procrastination.. I am mailing the Christmas cards for 2003 this year..where did I put those things anyway...crap..it looks like they won't get mailed this year either. lol..(hope you don't think this is stupid..it was meant to make you laugh though it is VERY true). I think that is something that you develop over time..I wish you luck
2006-12-02 07:48:54 · answer #6 · answered by chilover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same way...I've found that I like to reward myself.
I tell myself "ok..none of _____ until the work is done"
and then I won't allow myself to do whatever it is I've restricted myself from doing, and I put it completely out of sight and/or mind.
It motivates me to get my work done quicker.
2006-12-02 07:44:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Overhere, I'm one of them . I still have things that I wanted to do
last week and still haven't done them yet. When you learn the
answer to overcoming this habit , let me know.
2006-12-02 07:44:55 · answer #8 · answered by nemesis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm a HUGE procrastinator but i haven't found a way to overcome it yet....
2006-12-02 07:47:22 · answer #9 · answered by The Emo Bitch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I'm still trying to figure that out for myself too.
2006-12-02 07:45:52 · answer #10 · answered by verti 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋