beating procrastination

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eMadman
Lets face it. I'm one hell of a lazy bastige. To the point where I was debating whether or not take the time to make this thread. When I manage to bring myself to work, I'll work hard - but it's hard to get motivated unless I find the subject or course to be interesting.

What do you guys do to beat the lazyness? I'm sure most of you are as lazy as me or lazier. I found this link on lifehacker - it's similar to one of the methods I've been trying out lately.

http://www.43folders.com/2005/10/11/procrastination-hack-1025/

Something else I realized is that I've had more energy and a bit more motivation since I completely cut myself off of caffeine 3 weeks ago. The first week was VERY difficult with withdrawal symptoms but once I got over it, I found myself more alert more often and just feeling better in general. Probably something to do with a combination of the sugar low and the caffeine wearing out.
 
I'll get around to reading that later...
 
I get so tired and lazy in the morning, they (the doctor) out me on a stimulant so I don't sleep through all my classes.
 
emad
Something else I realized is that I've had more energy and a bit more motivation since I completely cut myself off of caffeine 3 weeks ago. The first week was VERY difficult with withdrawal symptoms but once I got over it, I found myself more alert more often and just feeling better in general. Probably something to do with a combination of the sugar low and the caffeine wearing out.
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👍 Yup, the caffine/coffee is a bad cycle...I'll drink a cup maybe once in two weeks (or less often) when I really need to wake up, but if I keep it from being a daily thing I sleep much better and actually am more awake during the all important hours, 11 am to 3 pm.
 
Pfft. Procrastination? Don't waste my time.
 
I'm one of the worlds worst procrastinators.
 
ultrabeat
I'm one of the worlds worst procrastinators.
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you mean you get stuff done like the day it's assigned? Good for you maan :)
 
I got to you mean and started twiddling my thumbs.
 
emad
What do you guys do to beat the lazyness? I'm sure most of you are as lazy as me or lazier. I found this link on lifehacker - it's similar to one of the methods I've been trying out lately.
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I do something similar to that, though it's on a much larger timescale. A typical weekly homework assignment for me takes about 6-8 hours. Procrastinators look at that time figure, and see too much work, so they don't want to do it. But again, breaking it up into small chunks makes it easier (work on it for an hour or two each day until it's done). Also, starting on it soon after receiving the assignment helps, rather than putting it off, becuase as soon as you have something done, it is much much easier to want to finish it. Starting a big task is by far the hardest part.

Related note to future college-going procrastinators: Procrastinating in college will destroy you. Get out of that habit in high-school, before it can really hurt you.


emad
Something else I realized is that I've had more energy and a bit more motivation since I completely cut myself off of caffeine 3 weeks ago. The first week was VERY difficult with withdrawal symptoms but once I got over it, I found myself more alert more often and just feeling better in general. Probably something to do with a combination of the sugar low and the caffeine wearing out.
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Good for you! Caffeine, like any other drug, can create a chemical dependency which really screws with your head. I've never gotten into the whole coffee thing (which people seem to think is weird, seeing as how I live in the land of Starbucks). How do I make it through the day awake? By sleeping. I get plenty of sleep. Usually at least 8 hours each night. Granted, not everyone can be so lucky, but most people could find a way to sneak in an extra hour or two. For example, is it really necessary to browse these message boards at 3 am? I know it's fun and all, but no. A lot of people I know stay up way too late doing completely pointless things, then complain about not getting enough sleep. It's not easy getting into a strict sleeping schedule, but it really really helps with the whole alertness thing.

[runs off, leaving behind pamphlets from the Sleep Advisory Council]
 
Not only do I generally put things off to the last minute, but I'm also given to bouts of half-ars**ness when I do get started.

This double whammy is why I failed Maths at uni (but I seem to have done alright in the other subjects).

Whenever I have some piece of coursework I don't like, I have a lot of trouble getting down to starting it and following it through. However, when there's something I enjoy doing, I'm more inclined to start it early and get it done quickly (fairly obviously).

This year I've started out trying to get things done in plenty of time (ahead of schedule if possible) and at a very high standard.
 
kylehnat
I do something similar to that, though it's on a much larger timescale. A typical weekly homework assignment for me takes about 6-8 hours. Procrastinators look at that time figure, and see too much work, so they don't want to do it. But again, breaking it up into small chunks makes it easier (work on it for an hour or two each day until it's done). Also, starting on it soon after receiving the assignment helps, rather than putting it off, becuase as soon as you have something done, it is much much easier to want to finish it. Starting a big task is by far the hardest part.

Related note to future college-going procrastinators: Procrastinating in college will destroy you. Get out of that habit in high-school, before it can really hurt you.
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Did you find that it worked for you or not?

I might give it a try if the verdict is positive.👍
 
Letly Ive been having a redbull at 10 oclock during my 9 am plumbing course start. Without it im dead but im now also starting to feel the negatives of it.

I just need to go to bed earlier and then I wont require the stuff
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Meh, I’d try that but tbh I coudn’t be screwed (yes, I am being serious!).

I drink too much caffeine, I’ll try to get off it after my exams.

I am a huge procrastinator when it comes to things I don’t want to do. When I’m enjoying what I’m doing I spend as much time as possible doing it, and I do it really well. When I hate it, I tend to put it off (even to the extent where I often don’t do it at all i.e. Maths Homework).

Blake
 
I always seem to leave important things, like thanking people for birthday gifts etc. until way too late at which point i hope they've forgotten anyway.

I apply this skill to many aspects of life. It's really bad.
 
emad
Lets face it. I'm one hell of a lazy bastige. To the point where I was debating whether or not take the time to make this thread. When I manage to bring myself to work, I'll work hard - but it's hard to get motivated unless I find the subject or course to be interesting.

What do you guys do to beat the lazyness? I'm sure most of you are as lazy as me or lazier. I found this link on lifehacker - it's similar to one of the methods I've been trying out lately.

http://www.43folders.com/2005/10/11/procrastination-hack-1025/

Something else I realized is that I've had more energy and a bit more motivation since I completely cut myself off of caffeine 3 weeks ago. The first week was VERY difficult with withdrawal symptoms but once I got over it, I found myself more alert more often and just feeling better in general. Probably something to do with a combination of the sugar low and the caffeine wearing out.
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I wouldn't say I was lazy, but I do have a bad habit of starting things off and then
 
Touring Mars
I wouldn't say I was lazy, but I do have a bad habit of starting things off and then
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:lol:


I'm pretty lazy. I tend to leave the pretty important things till the last minute when i absolutely have to get them done or suffer the consequences.
 
Touring Mars
I wouldn't say I was lazy, but I do have a bad habit of starting things off and then
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:lol:

Ok, take a few days off, if you keep posting like this my sides will split! :p

Blake
 
Wanna beat procrastination?

1. Take a pillow case, a length of chain, and a lock.
2. Get a baseball bat.
3. Gently place the procrastination in the pillow case.
4. Use the chain and lock to close up the pillow case.
5. Swing the baseball bat against the pillow case.
6. Repeat as necessary.
7. When the muffled cries of procrastinaion can't be heard anymore, you've really accomplished something! You can now take on the rest of your day thanks to that new-found andrenaline rush.

Note: May not work with MAOI-inhibitors, or if using the internet. Consult a doctor before attempting to beat procrastination.
 
pupik
Wanna beat procrastination?

1. Take a pillow case, a length of chain, and a lock.
2. Get a baseball bat.
3. Gently place the procrastination in the pillow case.
4. Use the chain and lock to close up the pillow case.
5. Swing the baseball bat against the pillow case.
6. Repeat as necessary.
7. When the muffled cries of procrastinaion can't be heard anymore, you've really accomplished something! You can now take on the rest of your day thanks to that new-found andrenaline rush.

Note: May not work with MAOI-inhibitors, or if using the internet. Consult a doctor before attempting to beat procrastination.
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Sounds like too much hard work to me.

Maybe I'll do it later.
 
emad
Something else I realized is that I've had more energy and a bit more motivation since I completely cut myself off of caffeine 3 weeks ago. The first week was VERY difficult with withdrawal symptoms but once I got over it, I found myself more alert more often and just feeling better in general. Probably something to do with a combination of the sugar low and the caffeine wearing out.
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thats funny because i would never touch coffee. i thought it tasted pretty nasty but one day in between classes i was bored and had extra time so for some reason i went and picked up a cup of coffee. ever since ive been hooked. it wakes me right up, keeps me from falling asleep in class, helps me concentrate and i havent had any problems with the mid-day lag.
 
Did your parents ever slur when speaking?

More specifically, did they slur when giving out moral advice?
 
7:30 am starts for work experience have got me onto caffeine more than usual.

I'm always last minute doing my homework. I prefer to do my homework at the end of the holidays rather than the beginning.
 
It's just a myth, no hair on my palms from procrastinating.

Although my palm trees get over-grown from procratinating.
 
DeLoreanBrown
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
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Don't you roll your pixellated eyes at me!

Otherwise I'll...I'll procrastinate here until you get bored and leave.
 
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