I think procrastination* is under appreciated. It takes great skill to put off "huge major percentage of your grade" papers for the last minute. Sure as you're writing your paper you are cursing every hour past midnight that you have to stay up, but the paper DOES get done. That takes amazing skill and people who procrastinate should be given awards for their persistence and ability to complete the job in such a small amount of time. It's really something.
Now as with most incredible things (donuts, cupcakes, or chocolate) there is a downside. You won't get fat, but it is possible you stress yourself out and those you live with. Be it your significant other or your roomie, tension will be felt and emotions will rise. For those of you who live with a procrastinator here are some tips to living with your procrastinator when he or she is in the act of procrastinating.
1. NEVER tell them "you should have started this sooner". Unless you are ready to meet your maker, these words are never to leave your pretty little head. You may certainly think it, but NEVER NEVER NEVER say it.
2. Offer to make your procrastinator coffee or buy their favorite beverage to help them burn that midnight oil.
3. Skip the "how was your day, here's what I did..." conversation. I love you but please be quiet, I have a paper to write.
4. Favorite procrastinating snacks include, cheez-its, popcorn, chocolate, candy, and anything you can eat without have to look at it first. Grab and eat is a popular form of eating with procrastinators worldwide.
5. This is for significant others When the paper is finished and your loved one is getting into bed, do not ask what time it is. We all know I should have started this paper earlier and you asking me what time it is at 4am is going to make me mad. Being mad at 4am is not good.
6. My final tip for those living with a procrastinator, get over yourself. Doing things on time is totally overrated.
To my fellow procrastinators keep fighting the fight and never forget when you look at the time on your computer screen or wrist watch somewhere in the world another procrastinator is looking at their computer screen or wrist watch thinking "next time I'm starting my research paper like a month before it's due." Anyone can dream.
*this blog is dedicated to students who are in the midst of completing a research paper
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