Are you a procrastinator?

[Kyuuji]

For anyone that might need to hear it or feel it applicable this article is fantastic. Really recommend people read if they feel they're finding it hard to tread water with their procrastination:

Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control) (Published 2019)

If procrastination isn’t about laziness, then what is it about?

www.nytimes.com

 

[Good4Squat]

I have been, but I'm trying to work on it. The stress and guilt you get from postponing important things just isn't worth it.

 

[squeakywheel]

Sadly yes. As an example In Uni I sat on some term papers and started writing the night before it was due. Of course I couldn't finish and handed it in 3 days later. Both profs said I would have gotten an A had I turned it in on time. I self sabotage all the time through procrastination. All that last minute stress likely caused my heart attack last year. It's not healthy.

 

[Deleted member 54170]

Sadly yes

 

[Qasiel]

I meant to reply to this thread when it first popped up, and I'm only just now getting around to it. That answer your question?

 

[HarryHengst]

For anyone that might need to hear it or feel it applicable this article is fantastic. Really recommend people read if they feel they're finding it hard to tread water with their procrastination:

Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control) (Published 2019)

If procrastination isn’t about laziness, then what is it about?

www.nytimes.com

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From the article:

Procrastination isn't a unique character flaw or a mysterious curse on your ability to manage time, but a way of coping with challenging emotions and negative moods induced by certain tasks — boredom, anxiety, insecurity, frustration, resentment, self-doubt and beyond.

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Talk about hitting the nail on the head.

 

[Nightfall]

Unfortunately yes. I'm good at what I do. Just not today.

 

[Deleted member 10726]

It's weird. If it's really important stuff, I get on it straight away. But I only do that so I can then procrastrinate in peace on the not-so important stuff.

 

[SteveMeister]

I'll —

I'll tell you tomorrow.

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...dammit.

 

[hydrophilic attack]

true story:

i bought a book a couple of years ago about how to stop procrastinating but i didn't get around to reading it yet

 

[overcast]

Absolutely. I've learned how to better attend to this aspect of my personality though.

 

[Soapbox Killer]

i thought about it, and figured i'd say yes now rather than any later

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Holy Shit....bravo! This takes dedication.

 

[Ojli]

Some things that are actually important, I do procrastinate, and some important things I dont. I'm literally looking at a course book I need to read and is replying to this thread instead

 

[storaføtter]

For anyone that might need to hear it or feel it applicable this article is fantastic. Really recommend people read if they feel they're finding it hard to tread water with their procrastination:

Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control) (Published 2019)

If procrastination isn’t about laziness, then what is it about?

www.nytimes.com

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Thanks for sharing. Can relate to that and also some of the tips which has helped for me a bit.
Acceptance is the best. Used to call myself lazy when actually I was dealing with trauma, self esteem issues, doubting myself.

Once I accepted these things more I became a better student. I still can escalate back to a vicious circle. But I am better at convincing myself to start things now than before.

Still the worst part of me along I regularly have to fight myself. I also try to think if idiots can do this why can't I? Sure a bit condescending but helps to encourage me not to give up :p

 

[Tugatrix]

I am but now I'm better, have been handling the lack of motivation

 

[Kyuuji]

Thanks for sharing. Can relate to that and also some of the tips which has helped for me a bit.
Acceptance is the best. Used to call myself lazy when actually I was dealing with trauma, self esteem issues, doubting myself. Once I accepted these things more I became a better student. I still can escalate back to a vicious circle. But I am better at convincing myself to start things now than before.

Still the worst part of me along I regularly have to fight.

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100% something you come to resolve through kindness. As you say it's not a wonder cure but being kinder to yourself can often lead to more productive times than throwing abuse at yourself in your head.

 

[sgtnosboss]

procrastination gives me stress, so no. I am the polar opposite.

 

[Midas]

I'll tell you tomorrow.

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:lol

My answer; yes. 100%. I wish I weren't though, but no idea on how to change.

 

[storaføtter]

100% something you come to resolve through kindness. As you say it's not a wonder cure but being kinder to yourself can often lead to more productive times than throwing abuse at yourself in your head.

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I agree.

On an extra note if your surroundings can show kindness while giving you feedback on what you do also make wonders. However you need to be lucky to be in a good environment for that.

I wasn't used to getting compliments, but it allowed me to second guess less when the surroundings appreciate the work I do. Then I do not have to keep the same mindset that I'm about to ruin or fail tasks.

So it is important for everyone who either struggles or not to acknowledge the positives people do. Regardless.

 

[Doggg]

Yes, always have been.

 

[Deleted member 7883]

too much. Learned about the Pomodoro method last night from reddit. I'm hoping to try this out this weekend for some productive stuff I've been putting off for way too long.

 

[Unicorn]

I used to only pay bills when the 2nd notice for shut off came.

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Hello me.

Also this is being broke as fuck.

 

[Deleted member 11626]

Yes, and I hate it. It's hard just to get my ass out of bed most days

 

[Lukar]

Eh, I'll answer the question tomorrow.

(yes)

 

[Servbot24]

I love working, I just always work on my fun projects instead of the stuff I'm supposed to do

 

[UltimateHigh]

always, going back to getting school work finished on the bus.

 

[Fatoy]

I get a weird kind of thrill out of procrastinating. Because I work for myself, from home, and have done for a decade, there's very little in the way of external pressure on me day-to-day. So for some twisted reason I find myself delaying projects I know I could very easily get done sooner, right up until the night before they're due - just to give myself that little frisson of stress.

Part of me tells myself that I produce my best work under pressure, and that's why I do this, but I suspect it's something deeper and more psychological - where I feel the need to be pressured and beaten-down, otherwise I'm not really 'working'.

 

[jotun?]

I meant to start playing a new game like two weeks ago, but even that I've been putting off

 

[Soapbox Killer]

Every please recognize the brilliance of post #95.

 

[julian]

Just finished a feature for a demo right as the demo was starting....did I win?

 

[Jegriva]

I'm going to tell you later.