"In psychology, procrastination refers to the act of replacing high-priority actions with tasks of lower priority."

                Something we are all guilty of doing.  Procrastinating.  Basically telling yourself, “I’m going to do it today….”  Then today turns into tomorrow… and the next day… and the day after that… and so on.  Pretty soon the due date is tomorrow morning!  “Oh no!  Whatever will I do?”

                Haven’t we all been there before?  You cram the night before for that Psychology unit test that is 40% of your Semester grade… Don’t worry.  I’m so not going to judge you because that would be hypocritical of me.  Even though I have sat through countless speeches given by teachers, professors, principals, and administrators on how to “properly study for a test” or how to “use your time wisely” when a project has a due date, I still, to this day, study the night before and bulldoze my way through a project.  My mind is focused on the task at hand, and there is a certain thing that is driving me until I complete it.  Plus, some people can’t simply complete a task over an extended period of time. (Example: 1 week)  Some people prefer to sit down (in one setting) and read a book or write a paper. 

                Don’t worry about your parents reaming your butt on how much you procrastinate.  If it works best for you and you get the job done well and on time, who cares when you did it?  If your pre-determined schedule calls for an overnight cram session, by all means, go right ahead!  The due date the next morning will figuratively push you to complete that task… beings that you are a conscience student that cares about your grade and future.  Study for the exam the night before for a minimum of two or three hours, and you should be set…. That is, if you have a photographic memory that will carry you through med-school. 

                Not so lucky?  I apologize….  But just know that I salute you!  The dedicated scholars that bring each notebook or binder home to study notes each night for fifteen minutes are the people I most admire.  (Hint: At least one teacher in your educational career will give you this “study tip.”)  It really shows how much you are willing to put your school before your social life….

                I don’t always procrastinate, but when I do…. Just kidding.  (#DosEquis)  As I was saying; there are certain times where doing the task right away will give you more options down the road.  Getting your “must do’s” done allows for more fun, enjoyable, and relaxing “can do’s.”  Like I said earlier, do what works best for you!  Time management is tricky, and it only gets trickier in college.  You have to be the one that is ok with the fact that you can’t go out with your friends Sunday night because of your Biology exam.  In high school, getting your homework done after school makes for a care-free Friday night at the football game.  Or you could wait and do it Sunday after church…  J (501)