I’m overdue on almost all my coursework, the deadline is tomorrow and I still haven’t even started two essays. I’ve made a start on my geography coursework but still have to finish it.
My procrastination is also getting in the way of my social life, I broke up with my gf a few months ago for complicated reasons, I love her very much and when we broke up I was devistated, I hardly talked for likke two weeks and even now I’m recovering. I would like to get back together with her but I think she thinks I’m weak because of the way I treat my school work so I would really like to overcome it. I’m pretty sure I’ve also screwed around most of my friends because of it, I know for a fact that my teachers are getting pissed with me because of it and that I have to hand in the coursework (for my geography I got the deadline extended and I’m meant to email it to him so he can mark it tomorrow, it’s 1:30 in the morning now).
I’m pretty sure I’m addicted to the internet and my computer too. I guess that even writing this is delaying, to put it into perspective I managed to find the need to iron myself some pancakes two days ago because I didn’t want to do it. I don’t see why I can’t just get it finished like all my friends and then never have to worry about it again. I’m not trying to make myself seem bad so that everyone feels sorry for me and I **** my life the way it is, I get up, I go to school, I get back from school, I go on the computer, I go to bed; and it carries on going round and round. I practically live in my room and it means I don’t get to see enough of my friends, the prospect of going outside seems very hard to me at the moment, for m to go out I have to be invited and possibly persuaded to go somewhere and when I do go I find that I have fun.
I’m a reasonably bright person and managed to get myself into A level maths at 14 years old but managed to have to drop out from it because of my habits, I usually work well in school though but at home I can never get things done. Idk if this is relevant but I have a very bad sleep pattern too (it’s the holidays atm), I get up at 3 in the afternoon and go to bed at 5 in the morning. There was a point in time where I would go to bed when I got home from school, get up at nine in the evening, go on the computer then go to bed at six in the morning only to have to get up for school at eight again. I want to go to university too and I realize that the way things are going I won’t get to where I want to be so this is why I’m asking for some help, partly for my school work and partly for my friends and so I can hopefully get back with my ex. If there’s any more info you want then please ask.
Saying just do your work won’t work either, I don’t mean to be difficuilt but it’s been tried before and gotten nowhere. I also have these spur of the moment things when it’s late at night and I’m chatting to people on msn about it and it really makes me want to stop but then when I wake up the next morning the feeling is gone and I just go back to my old ways. I’ve also looked on the interent and it says I should attent life coach meeting or possibly get a coucelor, is this really necessary? Sorry for taking so much of your time to read this
Sounds like you are depressed or just plain bored. Same old routine.Your are in a rut.Try to go camping or get out and jog or run. Get off your behind and away from the computer. There is more to life than click and point. What is you purpose?You may be mind weary and need a break.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. It seems you are busy doing nothing.Are you doing what your want in life or do you really want to do something else.Join the Air Force they like guys good in math,they will get you on a routine.
I am in the exact same position you are! And in fact I’m procrastinating on my course work as well (although tonight it’s not as big but I’m pretty sure in the near future I’ll have 5 essays to write and I’ll do it all the night before after midnight). And that is something I need to change as well. So I am happy to know that I’m not alone.
But anyways, I found that if you get rid of what is taking up your time, like your computer, you’ll more likely to do your work now that the problem thing is eliminated. But if that doesn’t work, then get a mean study buddy. Someone who will MAKE you do your homework. That often keeps you focused. Otherwise find a very public place but quiet place to study and don’t bring your laptop, only your school work. If you need to use a computer, don’t bring head phones. If it’s chatting with people online, sit next to some stranger, it might make you self conscious about what you’re doing on your computer.
Otherwise I heard procrastination is linked to depression, low self esteem, or heavy stresses out of your control.
And yep, that’s all I can say, I have yet to combat procrastination myself. Good luck.
And perhaps if you have the time, I would appreciate if you could answer my question? Thank you.
Thank you.