Life is hard when you are one of those, " I will do it tomorrow" sort of people. The worries, the tears and the approaching deadlines are enough to make any professional procrastinator want to scream. But, not all hope is lost. The key to fixing a problem is admitting you have one, so here is a condensed list of the very relatable cycle every procrastinator goes through:
1. "I have two weeks to do this project/essay/assignment. That's plenty of time."
2. [One week later] "Wow! A week has passed already? Maybe I should start that one thing."
3."Why are you so concerned? You still have a week to get it done."
4. [The Friday before] "Oh, I am fine. I have the whole weekend."
5."Of course I will see Zootopia with you!"
6. "Hey boo, want to go to the mall? I want to get that burgundy skirt I saw."
7. "I am kind of hungry now. Do you want to go to Bdubs?"
8. [Friday: 11:56 p.m.] "Well, I am too tired to get much done tonight. I will just work on it tomorrow."
9. [Wakes up at 2:45 p.m.] "I deserved that long sleep. I have been really busy lately."
10. "I better take a shower. I won't get anything done if I feel gross."
11. "I better make some ramen too. I don't want to pass out from being hungry."
12. Mom: "Hey honey, do you have time to drop your little sister off at her volleyball practice?" Me: "I can do that! I am not busy or anything."
13. "I better clean my car while I am out here. I won't be able to focus if I know it is messy."
14. "Gosh I am so tired now. I better take a quick nap."
15. [3 hours later] "I better get serious and start now."
16. Friend: "Do you want to go to the party with me?" Me: "Why not? I am young and should have a little fun."
17. [Sunday: 2:03 a.m.] " I am exhausted. When I wake up, I really have to focus."
18. [ Wakes up at 11:36 a.m.] " I am ready to start. Actually, I need another shower. My hair is looking a little greasy."
19. "Much better. Now I can start."
20. [After 15 minutes of working] "I deserve a snack break."
21. "These peanut butter crackers taste so good."
22. "I am going to watch a couple makeup tutorials. My winged liner has not been on fleek lately."
23. "It is such a nice day outside. I hate wasting my time indoors. I am going to take a walk."
24."That walk made me tired. A nap is necessary right now."
25. [2.5 hours later] "It is almost dinner time. I think i want Mexican today."
26. " That was delicious. Okay, it is 7:23 p.m. It is time to get serious."
27. "Before I get serious, I need to grab some coffee to help me stay awake."
28. "Okay, I am caffeinated and ready to go. I only need to write six pages by 9:00 a.m. This should be a breeze."
29. "Alright, I am two pages in and making good time. I deserve to take a little nap."
30. [3.5 hours later] "Oh my gosh it is midnight!!!"
31. [Frantically writes two more pages]
32. [Cries]
33. [3:30 a.m.] " I am far too tired to do anymore. I will set my alarm for 6:30 a.m. and finish then."
34. [6:30 a.m.] "It is time already?"
35. "I hate myself."
36. [Cries some more]
37. "I don't know if i can finish in time."
38. [8:43 a.m.] "I. Am Done."
39. [Runs to class and turns in assignment]
40. Teacher: "You have a new assignment."
41. "I have two weeks to do this project/essay/assignment. That's plenty of time."
