7 Signs You Might Procrastinate Too Much
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7 Signs You Might Procrastinate Too Much

The procrastination epidemic is real.

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7 Signs You Might Procrastinate Too Much
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We all know what it's like to dread doing something and most people procrastinate every now and then, however some people do it more than they should. Excessive procrastination is an ailment that has struck many college students. Some students have openly embraced procrastination as a lifestyle. Here are some signs that may indicate you have a case of excessive procrastination.

1. That t.v. show you didn't care much about becomes very appealing.

Netflix can be a disease when you need to be productive. There's always that one show that keeps popping up in your suggestions that doesn't seem that interesting...until you actually need to get stuff done, then you want to watch the whole series.

2. Your room always seems to need cleaning, even though it's not messy.

Whenever people procrastinate, cleaning tends to be a go-to activity. People clean even when nothing needs cleaned. You end up finally putting your laundry away when you should be writing that paper, but hey at least your room will be spotless.

3. You have a sudden interest in the arts.

Who would study when they could paint a masterpiece? Lacking the drive to be productive can turn the average procrastinator into Picasso...or at least make them feel like him.

4. A lazy day becomes a lazy weekend.

We've all been in that situation where it's Saturday morning and we've already decided to do nothing all day because we can do it all Sunday. However, once Sunday comes around our to-do list doesn't do much shrinking.

5. You find Facebook posts you saw yesterday.

Scrolling through social media is a popular past time for procrastinators. It can take up hours of our day and as deadlines creep closer you scroll past the embarrassing post your mom tagged you in yesterday, thus bringing to your attention how long you've sat there scrolling.

6. You develop a sudden interest in the day-to-day lives of your friends (even if you're not that close).

When faced with exams and paper deadlines we often find that our most desirable course of action is to...socialize. Most people like to stay in the loop regarding the lives of their close friends, but only true procrastinators know the appeal of wanting to get to know that friend of a friend.

7. You begin to wonder if 20% off for a late paper is really that bad.

When procrastination has gotten the better of you, you often find yourself exhausted and sitting at a computer typing your paper at midnight because it's due tomorrow. It is at these moments when you seriously consider of the penalty for a late paper is really going to hurt you.

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