Pro-crastination! (Quite Literally)


Homework. Deadlines. Procrastination. Most teenagers would agree that these three terms go hand-in-hand. While I write this post, there are 6 pending assignments on my google classroom, of which one has to be submitted tonight. 

Zero words. I have written zero words of 5400 that I have to write totally. But here I am, writing paragraphs about procrastination. Quite ironic, isn't it?

Ever since I stepped into grade 11, I learned about a whole new cycle that repeats itself almost everyday in my life - the cycle of procrastination. It entails-

Receiving homework 
↓
Deciding to do it the next day
↓
Not doing it the next day
↓
Panicking right before the deadline
↓
 Doing it last minute / Not doing it at all


Initially, I completed every assignment on time. I finished tasks the day they were given. The thought of procrastinating was one I dreaded. I miss that attitude. Later, complacency settled in and the monotony of assignments bored me thoroughly. 

Here are the 4 things I recommend you do to avoid procrastination-

1. Make a timetable:

As cliché as this sounds, trust me, it is the most effective way to get work done. Set deadlines. Use a diary. Specify what you plan to cover or study in each subject. STICK TO IT!! 

2. Reward yourself:

Yes, I mean it. After every assignment you do, promise yourself half an hour of netflix, or maybe a bag of chips. These treats intrinsically motivate the human mind to work faster. 

3. Fix your sleep schedule:

Now you're probably wondering how this has anything to do with procrastinating. Well, it has everything to do with it. When you have a fixed sleep schedule (say 11:30pm to 7:30pm), your mind switches off after around 10pm. So there is no scope to finish homework later, or convince yourself that you'll get it done by midnight and keep pushing it. 

4. Tell a friend/parent what you plan to achieve in the day:

Telling someone what you want to do, makes you want to complete it. It's just the way the human mind works. 

And that's it! I hope this helps you. Bye, now - I've got assignments to do:)

xoxo 
aishu
04-02-2022

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