Due tomorrow, do tomorrow, am I right? I think we all have procrastinated at one time or another. I am positive that some of us do more often than others. (Pointing a finger at myself here). But while we are all in the same boat, we are sitting in different sections. That is, we all are different kinds of procrastinators. What type of procrastinator are you?
The Procrastineater
Ah, yes. You simply cannot focus on an empty stomach! The Procrastineater makes sure she is not too hungry to focus on the task at hand. Dear self, err I mean Procrastineater, think of the calories; think of the cost. Overeating is not healthy for you. Get the nutrients you need and then get to work. Keep water with you and when you start craving a snack you know deep down that you don't need, take a drink.
The Procrasticleaner
I'm not naming any names (Mom), but the Procrasticleaner cannot get the house clean enough whenever there is something else that requires attention. She might be putting off an important meeting, stalling in planning an upcoming event, or ignoring the coursework for the class she's taking. Designate chores amongst the rest of the household...and don't reclean it afterwards.
The Procrastiwatcher
I blame Netflix for the growing number of Procrastiwatchers. "I was supposed to write a research paper today, but, instead, I watched three seasons of Keeping Up with the Kardashians." Designate certain areas as "veg-out zones" (the couch, the bed, etc.) and other areas as "focus zones" (the desk, the dining table, etc.), and do not cross-contaminate. Keep up with the Kardashians only in the veg-out zones. Don't let them turn into the focus zones.
The Procrastisleeper
Fairly self-explanitory, when one is a Procrastisleeper, he finds himself asleep whenever a deadline looms. To trump this habit, set an alarm to go off after a 15 minute nap. A power nap is refreshing unlike a three hour nap which leaves you feeling like you got hit by a truck.
The Procrastigamer
The Procrastigamer chooses the wrong call of duty. They give themselves a "10 minute break" and before they know it, it is three in the morning and they have four hours to finish what they needed to do before morning. The solution, though difficult, may be to trust your console with a friend until you can prove to them that what you need to do is done.
The Procrastirunner
I do not understand the Procrastirunner or his friends the "run-for-funners." He chooses to put off what needs to be taken care of by exercising in one way or another. Exercise is a great stimulant and an endorphin booster. Promise yourself that you will only go for a short run and then tackle what awaits back at home.
The Procrastisurfer
Procrastisurfers are most prone to stumble when working on a project on the computer. The easy access to the internet is too tempting. If the internet is not necessary for the work you are doing, disconnect your wifi or ethernet cable while you work. Don't even think about picking up that smart phone.
The Procrastilister
Perhaps the worst procrastinator of all, the Procrastilister believes he is being productive but does no work beyond listing it out. It is great to list out what you need to do and to make a schedule for yourself. Make sure you stick to it.
Maybe you are a mix of the types of procrastinators. I find myself to be 50% procrastineater, 25% procrastiwatcher, and 25% procrastisleeper. What type of procrastinator are you? Is your type listed here?
