How to Not Procrastinate

By: Nia Braccidiferro

Everything we create a habit of isn't the best. Over the years, we may have become accustomed to waiting until the last possible minute to finish our work. This has been the case for me. Like a large majority of people, I have become addicted to the feeling I get when I rush to finish a project and complete it with just enough time to spare. Since this process has always worked for me, I have never thought about stopping or changing my ways. That was until my professor challenged the entire class to define a bad habit they had and find a way to fix it. I decided to purchase a planner from my school’s bookstore to keep track of my tasks and homework. I also wanted to make sure I scheduled in time for my passion projects and free time so I could relax a little bit more than I usually do. This technique helped me a lot over the past week. Since I carried it with me everywhere I went, I had a constant reminder of what I had to get done. Before this planner, I wrote down my homework and daily tasks on my phone and forgot about them until the day before they were due. I was successful in completing my assignments on time and I put my best effort into them because I didn’t rush. Unfortunately, I didn’t complete the majority of the personal projects I wanted to finish. I spent most of my free time with my suitemates attending events around campus. I enjoyed spending my time on other things besides homework. I plan on using this planner on everyday things as well as homework so I can make the most of my time. I’m glad I got the opportunity to change my ways and find a new method of organizing my activities.