By Sanela Liem '21 & Julia Hasou '21
Procrastination: we have all been through it. It is a part of most of our lives and the root of the majority of our problems, especially as high school students. It holds us back.
Procrastinators tend to leave everything until the last minute, causing immense worry. At first, procrastinating begins with a single or few tasks you try to avoid. Unfortunately, things can quickly get out of hand until you seem to be caught in a loop of tasks not yet started, postponed activities, and unfinished to-do lists. Luckily, there are tricks to organize your time to deal with your tasks and to stop procrastinating.
Instead of dwelling on your own tension, you can first practice mindfulness. Take a moment to breathe. Remind yourself that you are capable and can accomplish your goals. Understand the task at hand and what is asked of you. Breaking something down into smaller tasks is usually easier than tackling bigger ones, which often intimidate us and trigger our “procrastination” response. Look forward to the completion of the task, and visualize how accomplished you will feel.
Ending procrastination is a process, and implementing long-term habits is the most crucial part of it. An excellent tip is to stay organized by writing to-do lists or keeping a planner. Doing this can have a profound impact on your life, contributing to reducing your stress, giving you time to plan, and increasing productivity. Especially with the pressure of high school, homework, after- school activities and so much more, it is often hard to keep everything under control.
Now is the time to improve yourself and your habits. Unlearning procrastination now will allow you to become a better student today, and the accomplished person you want to be in the future.
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