"I'll do it later!!!" Are you a chronic procrastinator like me?

Question

HELP! I have a serious problem with commitment. Ever since I finished high school and have been in between educational institutions, I can't seem to be productive in any way. It is taking me forever to apply to a university, and my days get exponentially uneventful!!! I think my mindset has shifted from studious overachiever to a deadbeat slacker. I always just plan, plan, plan. Ironically all this planning is slowing down and ruining my life, since I never act on those plans! At what point in your life have you been this way? What should I do to overcome this RIGHT NOW?

Answer 1

I was an honor student and all but did take about a year off before going back full time. I've noticed many overachievers do this-maybe its a burn-out. I took 1-3 classes each semester at the City College-electives and maybe one other and just made sure they transferred-so I could enjoy and relax before "hopping on the train" again. It worked. I earned my 2 year AAS and went on to get 2 BFA,BA in a private institute. I am a nut about making lists though-I would journal my way through hard times with little notes on a weekly wish book,a monthly and a yearly as well as a five year plan-I woulld reassess all the time but it kept me learning anf growing thru some hard times.

Answer 2

Change your diet to a more omega 3 rich one.

I was a slacker once like you but then i started thinking about what i want to be and how i can reach that goal.I remembered that certain fish are rich in omega 3 fatty acids,which raise your intelligence among many other benefits, so i decided i should change my diet to one more rich in omega 3.

2 years after i started the omega 3 diet i experienced a never ending desire to work or engage in any kind of activity whether it is mental or physical.Try it and i promise you will not be disappointed.I suspect you are omega 3 deficient like the majority of the human population.

To change your diet you will have to force yourself to work.That is what will power is for.

Start the omega 3 diet.I have researched omega 3 acids for 2 years and performed a very successful experiment on myself and few of my volunteer friends.Few months of the omega 3 diet i cured my stress[and/or depression] problems permanently and significantly raised my intelligence,improved memory,sight,reflexes[and many other known and unknown benefits] and without any drugs or supplements in the form of pills.

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Take two table spoons of grinded flaxseed[rich with omega 3]a day[with a glass of water] and in a few months you will start to notice significant improvement in your mental health[you will become more psychologically stable,among other things].Use a coffee grinder.Whole seeds cannot be digested by the hydrochloric acid in our stomach only grinded seeds.A fact and not a assumption.You have nothing to loose only gain by it.There are many articles on the internet about the omega 3.2 years ago before i started the diet i did not feel so stable or happy how i feel today.

No they will not but the omega 3 fatty acids will.

Depression is caused by the lack of serotonin in your brain which is caused by the lack of omega 3 fatty acids in your brain.A deficiency that most of the humans on this planet have.

Start the omega 3 diet.I have researched omega 3 acids for 2 years and performed a very successful experiment on myself and few of my volunteer friends.Few months of the omega 3 diet i cured my stress[and/or depression] problems permanently and significantly raised my intelligence,improved memory,sight,reflexes[and many other known and unknown benefits]and without any drugs or supplements in the form of pills.

http://www.naturalnews.com/021119.html

Take two table spoons of grinded flaxseed[rich with omega 3 and cheap]a day[with a glass of water] and in a few months you will start to notice significant improvement in your mental health[you will become more psychologically stable,among other things].Use a coffee grinder.Whole seeds cannot be digested by the hydrochloric acid in our stomach only grinded seeds.A fact and not a assumption.You have nothing to loose only gain by it.There are many articles on the internet about the omega 3.2 years ago before i started the diet i did not feel so stable or happy how i feel today.

Flax is the best source of ALA omega 3 fatty acid which our body converts to more important fatty acids called DHA and EPA.For the efficient conversion to take place,foods containing a large amount of the following nutrients must be consumed along with the flaxseed:C,B3,B6 [vitamins],zink and Magnesium [minerals].I recommend 3 table spoons of flax with 100 grams[or more if to your liking] of almonds and/or 250g of green peas,1 kiwi every day.[do not take more then 3 table spoons of flax because large amounts can cause intestinal gases which can cause abdominal pain and/or constipation.If three spoons causes abdominal discomfort lower the dosage to 2 table spoons of grinded flax and elevate it to 3 table spoons after your body adapts to high fiber content].The flaxseed itself is not important.The omega 3 that are inside them are.

The information in the following link should provide you with the nutritional facts of most if not all known fruits and

vegetables:http://www.nutritiondata.com

Answer 3

not chronic, but yes, i am a procrastinator. Answer my question (but do it now)

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/ask;_y...

Answer 4

3.30pm, i guess everything else can wait till i answer this hahahaha!!

you just have to start that ball rolling, an amazingly easy solution, just do it....now!!

Answer 5

yes .. i shud be packing right now

Answer 6

i'll have to get back to you later on that one...........

Answer 7

I have yet to find that answer...i'll get back to you next week.

Answer 8

no, but my boyfriend is!

When procrastination grows so prevalent that it becomes a personality trait, its severity is said to be chronic. In this form of procrastination, the problem has become a generalized habitual self-destructive pattern. Putting things off has become a core habit. The chronic procrastinator cannot get anything accomplished on time, resulting in serious career struggles, persistent financial problems, and a diminished quality of life. Chronic procrastination may cause psychological disability and dysfunction in many dimensions of life, and may result in a persistent sense of shame and low self-esteem. It may be that the procrastinator's parents never forced him to do homework and other tasks, and since some scientists assume that every form of behaviour is a learned one, this spoiling environment could have coined his personality. The solution is for the procrastinator to rebuild his behavior complex upon the foundation of a new core habit of taking action. Unfortunately, the procrastinator is prone to procrastinate this too, so the condition of chronic procrastination usually continues until the procrastinator cannot bear it any longer, and seeks out help or spontaneously realizes the willingness and determination to change his or her ways.

Many individuals who consider themselves "chronic procrastinators" are actually suffering from an underlying mental health problem such as depression or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). These individuals frequently do not understand why they cannot "get it together", and can become resigned to a life of struggle, frustration, and underachievement. There is, unfortunately, widespread ignorance about this problem, even amongst mental health professionals, some of whom see procrastination as simply a "bad habit".

In addition, some people are predisposed to monotropism, a condition associated with autism in which there is a tendency to allocate attention to one task at a time, and to be less able than usual to multi-task or allocate segments of time for different priorities as may be needed. This may stem from many causes, including obsessional disorders and Asperger syndrome. To these individuals, tasks perceived as less important or less urgent may be excessively deferred behind other tasks which receive undue attention or priority.

These disorders can be treated with medication and psychotherapy, whereby the individual can learn new behaviors and achieve a greatly improved quality of life. Thus it is important for people who chronically struggle with debilitating procrastination to see a trained therapist or psychiatrist to see if an underlying mental health issue may be present.