{"id":155,"date":"2012-11-14T13:52:00","date_gmt":"2012-11-14T18:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/orientation-ambassadors\/2012\/11\/14\/procrastination-what-a-big-no-no\/"},"modified":"2012-11-14T13:52:00","modified_gmt":"2012-11-14T18:52:00","slug":"procrastination-what-a-big-no-no","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/orientation-ambassadors\/2012\/11\/14\/procrastination-what-a-big-no-no\/","title":{"rendered":"Procrastination. What a BIG no no!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: center\"><span><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jct-TuYzSz0\/UKPmLSAAv0I\/AAAAAAAAAXo\/HJNMFoQ9cbo\/s1600\/procrastination.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em;margin-right: 1em\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jct-TuYzSz0\/UKPmLSAAv0I\/AAAAAAAAAXo\/HJNMFoQ9cbo\/s320\/procrastination.png\" width=\"158\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #00b050\">&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #00b050\"><span style=\"background-color: black\"><b><span style=\"color: cyan\">False Security<\/span>:<\/b><\/span> You look at your syllabus, and you see an 8-page paper due in six weeks. You\u2019ve got plenty of time. It won\u2019t hurt to go out with friends and unwind before doing work.<b>&nbsp; <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #00b050\"><span style=\"background-color: black\"><b><span style=\"color: cyan\">&nbsp;Laziness<\/span>:<\/b><\/span> YEY Free time! Oh, I have this assignment I forgot. Fine, let me start this and get it over with. Right after I take my nap and catch up on Revenge episodes =)<b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #00b050\"><b><span style=\"background-color: black\"><span style=\"color: cyan\">Excuses<\/span>:<\/span> <\/b>\u201cI\u2019ve been busy! I deserve a break from your work. I mean, I had a crazy weekend, and today I have classes all day plus an exam. I really deserve to take a few days off from thinking about any schoolwork whatsoever\u201d.<b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #00b050\"><span style=\"background-color: black\"><b><span style=\"color: cyan\">Denial<\/span>:<\/b><\/span> 8-page paper? No big deal, I work best under pressure anyways! I\u2019ve got tons of time. Classes end at 3pm today, and it\u2019s not due until 9am tomorrow. That\u2019s a total of 18 hours. What assignment in the history of college has ever taken 18 hours? I don\u2019t need sleep, that\u2019s what coffee is for! I GOT THIS!<b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #00b050\"><b><span style=\"background-color: black\"><span style=\"color: cyan\">Crisis:<\/span><\/span> <\/b>(It\u2019s 7:45 am): OH NO! HOW DID I LET THIS HAPPEN? I HATE MYSELF, I HATE THIS CLASS, AND I HATE MY TEACHER. NEVER AGAIN. I HAVE LEARNED MY LESSON.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span><span style=\"color: #00b050\">&nbsp;<\/span><b><span style=\"color: #00b050\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The 6th stage is simple: REPEAT!<\/span><span style=\"color: #eeece1\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b><span style=\"color: #eeece1\">Oh us college students, the funny yet tragic ways we screw ourselves over\u2026\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;    &lt;![endif]--><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;   Normal  0          false  false  false    EN-US  X-NONE  X-NONE                                                                    &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]&gt;&lt;![endif]-->                       <\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span><b><u><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 18.0pt;line-height: 115%\">UNDERSTANDING PROCRASTINATION<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0\">You do the stuff that makes you feel good now, even though you know it\u2019ll affect you negatively in the future. You ever wonder why doing laundry, cleaning your room or writing a piece on procrastination all seem to become so much more interesting than that thing you should be doing? Gratification, that\u2019s why! Why feel good later when you can feel good now! The thing is, your brain isn\u2019t very good at planning ahead, it\u2019s really only concerned about the \u2018you\u2019 in the here and now, even though we all know they\u2019re both the same person. Confusing I know, but sometimes you really are your own worst enemy\u2026.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #b4a7d6\"><span style=\"background-color: white\"><span><b><i>One of the best ways to beat procrastination is to understand it; knowledge is power and all that. <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><span><b><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 18.0pt;line-height: 115%\">How to beat it<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><span><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-U63Vzn1jLo8\/UKPmNTTMs-I\/AAAAAAAAAXw\/3K9mruGu9nA\/s1600\/procrastination-003.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em;margin-right: 1em\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"239\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-U63Vzn1jLo8\/UKPmNTTMs-I\/AAAAAAAAAXw\/3K9mruGu9nA\/s320\/procrastination-003.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Get up and move<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Setup reminders<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Get a motivation buddy<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Make yourself accountable<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Create something everyday (anything that gets you into a creative mood and gets you working)<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Wake up early<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Go to sleep early<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Clean and clear as you go<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Cut the cable<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Just do it (no excuses)<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Schedule time blocks<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Follow a task list<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Have a system<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Don\u2019t check email (check it after your done working)<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Destroy social networks<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Time yourself<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Track yourself<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Computerize when you can<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Create a playlist<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Identify and face your fear<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Realize it will never be perfect<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Become mindful<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Set \u201cgoals\u201d for the day<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Give yourself a break<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Stick with tools<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Entertain yourself<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Work less<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Have some quiet time every day<\/span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Don\u2019t settle<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: lime\"><span><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">Remember these quotes the next time you intend to procrastinate:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&#8220;Nothing is as fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.&#8221; ~William James<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&#8220;Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.&#8221; ~Don Marquis<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&#8220;Every duty which is bidden to wait returns with seven fresh duties at its back.&#8221; ~Charles Kingsley<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&#8220;If you want to make an easy job seem mighty hard, just keep putting off doing it.&#8221; ~Olin Miller<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span style=\"color: #7030a0;font-size: 12.0pt;line-height: 115%\">&#8220;There are a million ways to lose a work day, but not even a single way to get one back.&#8221; ~Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><\/div>\n<div>&lt;3 Giselle<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;  <\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; False Security: You look at your syllabus, and you see an 8-page paper due in six weeks. 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