Discussion About Procrastination in 300 Words

The problem that most people face - procrastination – is the theme of this essay of 300 words. In the mid-18th century procrastination was known as the act of continually putting things off. In Night thoughts by Edward Young an English poet and dramatist, he uses the phrase ‘Procrastination is the thief of time.` Meaning that putting tasks of leads to the wastage of time. The definition of procrastination is the act intentionally delaying or avoiding doing tasks that need to be done. Procrastination is basically poor time management which can diminish the quality of your work, lead you to miss your deadlines, could stop others from wanting to work with you and could tarnish your reputation. The traditional definition of procrastination is based of laziness but that is not just what procrastination is. Everyone is different and they procrastinate in different ways.

There are five common types of procrastinators: the perfectionist, the dreamer, the avoider, the lazy or crisis-maker, and the busy procrastinator. Science has found eight main reasons why people procrastinate, including fear of failure, not knowing where or how to start, not being bothered, thinking a task is too easy, distractions, and lack of motivation.

To beat procrastination, you need to recognize your procrastination method, figure out why you procrastinate, and adopt strategies to help you overcome it. These strategies might include writing down specific tasks, prioritizing tasks, completing less interesting tasks first and rewarding yourself, limiting distractions, and finding someone to motivate you.

Ultimately, as Dr. Steve Maraboli said, 'No more excuses or procrastination! Stop letting your days be stolen by busy nothingness.' By recognizing the problem, understanding its root causes, and adopting effective strategies, you can beat procrastination and make the most of your time.