3 Reasons we all need to stop procrastinating | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

3 Reasons we all need to stop procrastinating

"The best way to get something done is to begin"

10
3 Reasons we all need to stop procrastinating
Google images

Procrastination is defined as "the action of delaying or postponing something". We're all guilty of it sometimes, the responsibilities pile up and time seems to fly past you. Procrastination to some extent is unavoidable but you can't let it become a lifestyle. Growing up procrastination has always been a problem for me, but I've been trying my best to eliminate it from my life. Here are 3 reasons why we should all stop procrastinating:

1. You always have a list of things to do hanging over your head

Your completing everyday tasks and 20 things you need to do, that you haven't yet pop into your mind. Your not even sure if you remember them all and you're hoping you won't forget if you don't find some place to write it all down asap. Even when you do write it down you end up having multiple lists filled with uncompleted task that end up getting forgotten. It feels a lot better knowing you have done all the things you need to, not having to worry about what you have to do or when your going to find the time to do it. The piece of mind of having all your responsibilities under control is priceless.

2. You end up rushing to finish things

You find deadlines that seemed so far away right before you and the only option you have left is to rush through your task. Rushing through things causes stress, anxiety, and mistakes. You don't want to end up trying to complete something that would normally take you 5 hours in 30 minutes, you'll find your whole body stressed out and I doubt you'll be in the best mood either.

3. Your work doesn't reach it's full potential when you procrastinate

Sometimes we don't realize how much being organized and planning out our work before we approach it can better it. By taking the time to plan out a schedule and alot time for all the things you need to accomplish you are sure to be better off. Time and effort build a lot of the things we achieve in life. So, by avoiding procrastination, taking the right amount of time, and putting the right amount of effort into that time you'll find your productivity at it's finest.

Procrastination is one of those deceptive monsters that rears its head at all the wrong times. The temptation to do anything aside from what you should be doing. You really do have to fight it. Procrastination really is self-sabotage and it's detrimental to all of our potential and success

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
student sleep
Huffington Post

I think the hardest thing about going away to college is figuring out how to become an adult. Leaving a household where your parents took care of literally everything (thanks, Mom!) and suddenly becoming your own boss is overwhelming. I feel like I'm doing a pretty good job of being a grown-up, but once in awhile I do something that really makes me feel like I'm #adulting. Twenty-somethings know what I'm talking about.

Keep Reading...Show less
school
blogspot

I went to a small high school, like 120-people-in-my-graduating-class small. It definitely had some good and some bad, and if you also went to a small high school, I’m sure you’ll relate to the things that I went through.

1. If something happens, everyone knows about it

Who hooked up with whom at the party? Yeah, heard about that an hour after it happened. You failed a test? Sorry, saw on Twitter last period. Facebook fight or, God forbid, real fight? It was on half the class’ Snapchat story half an hour ago. No matter what you do, someone will know about it.

Keep Reading...Show less
Chandler Bing

I'm assuming that we've all heard of the hit 90's TV series, Friends, right? Who hasn't? Admittedly, I had pretty low expectations when I first started binge watching the show on Netflix, but I quickly became addicted.

Without a doubt, Chandler Bing is the most relatable character, and there isn't an episode where I don't find myself thinking, Yup, Iam definitely the Chandler of my friend group.

Keep Reading...Show less
eye roll

Working with the public can be a job, in and of itself. Some people are just plain rude for no reason. But regardless of how your day is going, always having to be in the best of moods, or at least act like it... right?

1. When a customer wants to return a product, hands you the receipt, where is printed "ALL SALES ARE FINAL" in all caps.

2. Just because you might be having a bad day, and you're in a crappy mood, doesn't make it okay for you to yell at me or be rude to me. I'm a person with feelings, just like you.

3. People refusing to be put on hold when a customer is standing right in front of you. Oh, how I wish I could just hang up on you!

Keep Reading...Show less
blair waldorf
Hercampus.com

RBF, or resting b*tch face, is a serious condition that many people suffer from worldwide. Suffers are often bombarded with daily questions such as "Are you OK?" and "Why are you so mad?" If you have RBF, you've probably had numerous people tell you to "just smile!"

While this question trend can get annoying, there are a couple of pros to having RBF.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments