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You know something about procrastination…it’s a bloody difficult word to say. But think about it…profit, progress, professional… you’d think it’s a quality. Well it’s their fault for naming it like that. It should’ve been concrastination or something like that. Making it seem like something good. Seriously guys, whoever is making up words, stop polishing ridiculous words.

But does it stop me from doing it in every way possible? Hell no! It’s like a disease. Once you start you just can’t stop. Once I procrastinated going to the bathroom…I’m not lying. I peed my pants. I’m just kidding. I pooped my pants. No, I didn’t. Trying to get some humor into this.

The best example for my procrastination is the fact that I had this profile for over a month and now I’m writing about procrastination. I should stop using autocorrect to type the word procrastination. That’s something called laziness. One day I’ll tell you the story about my ongoing relationship with laziness. It’s like Katy Perry’s song Hot and Cold. But let’s focus on the main villain here. Procrastination.

So why do we procrastinate? Why do we feel the need to do something later when we’re clearly better of doing it now and relaxing without any worry and guilt of putting off the work? There are so many reasons. The first one is a familiar face. Laziness. When you just can’t put yourself to work, you delay the work. It’s even one of the seven deadly sins.

Ever noticed how when we need to eat or want to watch a movie, you do it as soon as possible. No procrastination there. Short answer: if you like the job, you’ll do it. Expanding on the same idea, if you’re afraid of the job or think that you’ll do a bad job, unconsciously you’ll procrastinate. That’s just the human nature. We all are afraid of criticism and failing

Well, these are the ideas that have gathered through my intense three minute research. Now, I’m in no position to advise about how to stop procrastination. That’s just too obnoxious. Instead I’ll give you an idea about what you could be missing while procrastinating.

1. You could’ve ordered a pizza. I mean who does not love food. It’s way better than people.

2. Enjoyed a movie instead of worrying about the work you should be finishing

3. Building the next super battery that solves all the fuel problems.

4. Actually did the work so that you can sleep early and wake up late.

Ah, I think that’s enough. So I’ll leave with a little tip that I found from YouTube when I was watching videos procrastinating the project I was supposed to do.

Do whatever you want till whenever you want. But once you feel the guilt seeping in, then close your eyes, count to five, then just start doing your work. It doesn’t matter how long you do but at least make an effort. Train your mind and body to work at the count of five. It won’t work out like a miracle. But it’s bound to help.

Signing off – love yourself – Ice Cream Scoops

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton