Procrastination is like drinking wine. If you have one glass of wine with your dinner, you feel great about yourself, but if you’re downing bottles each night then you’re considered an alcoholic.
I’m a procrastinator. I always have been and will most likely continue to be one for the remainder of my life. I love the adrenaline rush when I’m running out of time to finish something, resulting in the need to drive and push myself to the limit to finish something. The deadline-driven environment allows me to thrive and I enjoy the sense of satisfaction I get when I realize I have pulled off another job well done. The necessity of procrastination is an idea that some people tend to disregard, because procrastination tends to be associated with …show more content…
At the same time that procrastination allows me to excel with the rush of adrenaline it provides, it can also place excess pressure on me which can lead to an overall lack of quality in my end product. Often times, as pressure increases, the quality decreases proportionately. I feel that I have come to realize through a few failures in school and during my athletic endeavours that when the quality of the end product matters, procrastination is not the ideal choice. As you work on a task that is of high priority or it’s your first time doing something, waiting to the last minute prevents you from being able to take control of the final end product effectively. If you have to deliver a big speech, have an important interview, or have a championship game to play in, placing yourself under the excess pressure from procrastinating will eventually lead to failure. Situations such as these require adequate time to plan and prepare to create an exceptional end product. Ultimately, there are times when procrastination is necessary to lower stress, but there are also high importance tasks that require more planning, time, and energy as you progress towards the finished product. I’ve found that by finding an appropriate balance between knowing when to and when not to procrastinate, you can live a much more enjoyable
I’m a procrastinator. I always have been and will most likely continue to be one for the remainder of my life. I love the adrenaline rush when I’m running out of time to finish something, resulting in the need to drive and push myself to the limit to finish something. The deadline-driven environment allows me to thrive and I enjoy the sense of satisfaction I get when I realize I have pulled off another job well done. The necessity of procrastination is an idea that some people tend to disregard, because procrastination tends to be associated with …show more content…
At the same time that procrastination allows me to excel with the rush of adrenaline it provides, it can also place excess pressure on me which can lead to an overall lack of quality in my end product. Often times, as pressure increases, the quality decreases proportionately. I feel that I have come to realize through a few failures in school and during my athletic endeavours that when the quality of the end product matters, procrastination is not the ideal choice. As you work on a task that is of high priority or it’s your first time doing something, waiting to the last minute prevents you from being able to take control of the final end product effectively. If you have to deliver a big speech, have an important interview, or have a championship game to play in, placing yourself under the excess pressure from procrastinating will eventually lead to failure. Situations such as these require adequate time to plan and prepare to create an exceptional end product. Ultimately, there are times when procrastination is necessary to lower stress, but there are also high importance tasks that require more planning, time, and energy as you progress towards the finished product. I’ve found that by finding an appropriate balance between knowing when to and when not to procrastinate, you can live a much more enjoyable