Procrastination

Perhaps somewhat ironically (And somewhat humourously), I've been putting off working on an essay I intended to have finished by tonight. Until tomorrow. There are times when my level of procrastination reaches epic heights. But such has been my procrastination that I went on to Wikipedia and looked up what it actually means. I've kinda been using the word without really knowing what it means for years. Yeah, I was putting off looking that one up.

I worked out that I am the

"The tense-afraid type of procrastinator is described by Fiore (1989) as feeling overwhelmed by pressures, unrealistic about time, uncertain about goals, dissatisfied with accomplishments, indecisive, blaming of others or circumstances for his/her failures, lacking in confidence and, sometimes, perfectionistic. Thus, the underlying fears are of failing, lacking ability, being imperfect, and falling short of overly demanding goals. This type thinks his/her worth is determined by what he/she does, which reflects his/her level of ability. He/she is afraid of being judged and found wanting. Thus, this kind of procrastinator will get over-stressed and over-worked until he/she escapes the pressure temporarily by trying to relax but any enjoyment gives rise to guilt and more apprehension." http://web.archive.org/web/20070306075016/http://www.mepcoeng.ac.in/scienceforum/psycology/psyhelp/chap4/chap4r.htm

What kind of procrastinator are you?

I'm procrastinating at the moment.

I am writing an email and I'm not sure how to start. It's somebody I don't know, but it's not formal enough for 'L.S.' or 'To whom it may concern'

Which I think is an excellent excuse for taking an hour and a half for writing it.

WHAT DO WE WANT?

Edited by gcle2003 - 31-Oct-2008 at 10:57

Originally posted by gcle2003 WHAT DO WE WANT? Procrastination! WHEN DO WE WANT IT? Ohh...next week will do....

That deserves a hearty LOL

Yeah, assignment in three hours, but i'm here, reading threads made my Denis Cavanagh on a history forum lodged in cyber-space. I've definitely got procrastination issues. In fact, i would venture to assert that this site would be much the less better off if it were not for this wholly maligned human foible, that i hate, but i never get around to organising it out of my life. And that's not even being ironic.