Procrastination
It took me about a week to get this blog together. I did everything to avoid writing - took a walk, did some backend work, organized a little. I have no idea why this is, since I love to write.
Procrastination is such a vice. There are so many ways to get roped into its evil hold. Taking some time to check email or play an online game or take a look at the latest social networking site can really help you put off those projects that you know you need to complete. Seems like the invention of the computer was an invention of another way to waste time. So what can you actually do to prevent this?
It’s really hard because, as a writer, I feel that I endure a little plague known as “writer’s block” from time to time. This sends me into craziness, attempting to find ways in which I might be able to get back my writing flow. Drink some coffee, take a walk, do some personal writing. These are all things that have been able to help me in the past (sometimes). But what to do when it’s permanent and you drive yourself crazy. We can’t all take vacations that often throughout the year.
Procrastination can also be very bad when it comes to making that resume, applying for a job, or working on college applications. It’s these certain deadlines that put pressure on us. But pressure does not need to be felt if you just start early. Why put it off? The amount of work and time you put into something will definitely be reflected in the end product. Be sure to start your projects in advance and have other individuals read over it. Sometimes others will catch something that you’re just not seeing.
So don’t procrastinate. It just creates more stress and won’t get you where you really want to be. Get on that college/job search!
-Amanda Fornecker