Procrastination

Procrastination is something that nearly every student has done. There are three different types of procrastinators, they include: arousal or thrill seeker, avoiders, and decisional procrastinators. The arousal or thrill seeker procrastinator leaves everything for the last minute to obtain the high that comes with completing a task at the last possible time one can. Avoiders are concerned with what others think. They would rather be perceived as showing a lack of effort rather than lack of ability. Finally, decisional procrastinators cannot make a decision for the simple reason that they do not want to take responsibility for the outcome. There are many different types of procrastinator but one thing remains certain, all are destructive to ones learning.

Procrastination has plagued me since 6th grade. I often wait until the night before to study for an exam or write a paper. I do not know why, but if I had a guess, it would be because I am a combination of a thrill seeker and I just have a lack of motivation. However, in the past couple of years my procrastination has steadily declined. I attest this to just being generally aware. This is because I realize I cannot get good grades in college with the study habits I had in high school. I have adapted by studying earlier and much more frequently. One of the ways I got motivated to do so is by making a plan that was detailed and had the rewards I would reap from accomplishing this plan. In this case it is for LPP. I want to ultimately be a lawyer, so my parents made a bet with me that if I get A's in both my law classes they would take me on vacation. This is my motivation and I made a detailed plan on how to get it done.

When it comes time to study I all of a sudden become someone who loves to clean and work out. While it might seem negative, it is not too bad as long as I get the work done in a timely manner. However, I should be able to get those things done before I have to do work; not in substitution for it. Because I am a visual learner, I feel visual things also stop my procrastination. Apple has an app on the computer that allows you to leave sticky notes. It is the first thing I see when I log on, and it sticks in my mind all day. For example, today on my sticky notes it says to start my spm research paper, finish this blog, and to study for psych. I apply this by not doing anything until I finish this work. I would say this is a great way to avoid procrastination because the sticky notes are constantly in your face and are constant reminders.