procrastination~

found this quite interesting article on

sadly, my ex-school's magazine.

Note: This post is dedicated to my procrastinator friend, lihong.

for those of u wondering what procrastination is

no, it has nothing to do with prostitution


Procrastination is a complex behavioral pattern embodying emotional, psychological and cognitive components. It isn’t just an inefficiency- it’s a syndrome that feeds on itself.

“the irrational tendency to delay tasks that should be completed”.

according to the article:

Is procrastination a slow form of suicide?

yes i think so

"I'll do it tomorrow"

"I have no mood to do now lah..."

"later la later..."

professional procrastinators say these things.

however, scary it may seem,
here are ways to save u people out there
procrastinators

*i don't know if it works though*

Step 1:

No more excuses. Just do it.

yeah, Nike it.

Step 2:

Do not succumb to distractions, however tempting they may be

yes lihong, i know i'm tempting, but don be distracted

=)

Step 3:

Prioritize. Arrange the tasks that need to be completed in order of importance

Do not talk on the phone to various feigns for hours

Step 4:

Set incentives for your goals, if and only if you reach them

e.g. go pak tor after completing work.

Step 5:

Make To Do Lists, again prioritizing your tasks to be fulfilled.

Reminder: ‘Call best friend and tell her you love her’ is not a priority.

No. calling best fren and say u love her IS a priority.
thus, step 5 is inefficient.

Step 6:

Organize your weekly schedule.

Step 7:

Conquer anxiety. Flip out. Watch You Tube. Seriously hilarious fun.

or maybe...talk to Mr.King

Step 8:

Progressive muscle relaxation. Close your eyes to increase concentration

don't end up sleeping though

Step 9:

Put on some music.

It is a universally acknowledged fact that music exerts a calming effect that reduces stress, distracting you from current frustrations and stimulating positive emotions.

don't put stuff like Jay Chou or Rain though.
they're heavily distractive.

Step 10:

Don't take yourself too seriously.

erm...maybe you can.

hmmm
by the time u manage to do everything
u won't be a lihong
oh yeah, another important point

Step 11:

when you're walking to meet ur fren, say hi to other frens but do NOT stop by half an hour

to talk to that friend.

people might be waiting impatiently
LOL

nevertheless,
i love you lihong.
and my other procrastinator friends.
lastly, lihong shall be the

Queen of The Moon Procrastinator.

.....heart, kamen