Procrastination

 One topic that really sticks out to me is procrastination. It’s something I’ve struggled with for a long time, and even though I know it’s a problem, I still catch myself putting things off until the last minute. It’s weird how I’ll feel overwhelmed by a task and avoid it completely, but the longer I wait, the more stressed I get. Then I end up rushing through it and not doing my best work, which just adds more anxiety. I’ve realized that procrastination isn’t always about being lazy — sometimes it comes from feeling unsure, burnt out, or even being scared that the final result won’t be good enough. It becomes this cycle that’s hard to break, and even though it feels like a short-term relief, it causes more pressure in the long run.

I came across this short video by Tim Urban called “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator”https://youtu.be/arj7oStGLkU, and it hit way too close to home. He explains procrastination in a really funny but painfully accurate way, especially how we all have this “Instant Gratification Monkey” that distracts us until the panic monster shows up right before a deadline. Watching it helped me understand that I’m not alone in this and that the way our brains process motivation and time can really affect how we handle responsibilities. It made me think about how I can slowly build better habits and start earlier, even if it’s just by doing small parts at a time. If anyone else procrastinates, this video is definitely worth a watch.