What is procrastination? I mean, really...is procrastination That big a deal? Doesn’t everyone procrastinate? Well, before I go any further and lead you on to think that I have an answer, I will come clean and assure you that I do not have an answer for you either!
It's so hard to think about the topic anyhow and its been like four days of wanting to write it but, yeah, you guessed it...procrastination! Personally, I’m deeply afflicted by this demon and for Years I have tried to kick this but damnit! I put off everything apart from eating and sleeping...and talking about feelings, sober or not, preferably not 😄 I don’t remember the last time I did an assignment before the due date. Quite frankly, most of my assignments are handed in late. Gotta love university!
Sometimes I ask myself, what would happen if I just sat there and drank water and ate food forever, what would happen? That’s a very stupid question and here’s why. I’d be bored out of my freaking mind. I’d rather be hungry than just sit there doing absolutely nothing. Mankind is very complicated; we work because we have to but inactivity is worse. Trust me! Maybe its just me though, but I can’t sit a few minutes without doing anything. I guess meditation is just one of those many things I have to work on 😒 The other reason that makes me get up and do something is my mom...duh! Other than the fact that she scares me so very much, there’s also the fact that I hate disappointing her. I’m sure many can relate to this feeling of obligation towards parent(s) or guardians. I could probably take 10 minutes straighten up my one bedroomed after my parents call to say they’re close by. I’ve got mad skills though and for that I am grateful.
So today I decided to get off my lazy butt, walk downstairs, watch a sitcom and laugh as I try to come up with a somewhat interesting piece. And its going great! Which brings me to multitasking. I know its not so appealing to everyone, but I’m the type of person who'll carry bags on all my limbs and on top of my head just so I don’t have to go back to the car. Who's with me?? 👐 Don’t think of it as multiple tasks, think of it as doing work in a fraction of the time then doing whatever you want afterwards.
Lately, I’ve kind of been obsessed with planning, routines, journaling etc. I’m not saying that you have to do all this crap to stop procrastinating. A simple mental note of to-do lists, basic morning and night time routines, heck even an Oreo milkshake after doing a fifteen page essay for self-motivation. Just think, you hate washing dishes or clothes. But, isn’t it worse to be stuck in a dirty house? And at the end of the day, doesn’t it make you content and calm to complete everyday tasks that feel like the last thing you’d rather be doing?
Sometimes its not the task that’s the issue really. How’s your mood today? Are you well-rested? Hungry? How’s that desk that you’re supposed to be studying on? Clattered? How about that laptop? How many tabs are open? Is it noisy outside? Your person and environment are a big deal when it comes to staying focused. Watch a few vines, take a nap or a shower or do whatever you want for a few minutes then dedicate those twenty minutes to folding clothes or cooking.
At the end of the day, stuff has to be done. Whether its “fun” or not doesn't really matter, does it? You could sulk the whole time while doing it, but you still have to do it. I think its easier to just try and make it as fun as possible. I’m not saying that we all have to be the glass half a full type of people 24/7 and sprinkle confetti full of cheer on everyone. At the end of the day, if you’re happier doing what you HAVE to by bettering that attitude or perspective on whatever it is you’re meant to do then its worth it. And chances are, it will take less time to finish and you'll perform better at it. How do you think I managed to pass Kiswahili? 👎
If you don’t like something, change it. Goodnight everybody.
*bows because it feels like I’ve achieved something today*
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