Oh my goodness gracious.
16 weeks of agony, the semester will finally over after next week, and it would be around the time that us college kids can relax for winter break. (Unless you're taking winter courses; which I did once and realized that it is NOT for me)
I know that I could have done better this semester. But isn't that just the worst? Realizing towards the end, that you actually had the potential to gain the 4.0, but then halfway through you somehow convinced yourself that a mediocre C would be okay. I have a theory that it's the semester system that tends to do that to us students. I guess I shouldn't really be complaining, back in high school, students had to go through the same curriculum for a whole year.
I mean, still. I really appreciate the quarter system that the UC's tend to have. 8-10 weeks of class instead of 16? I would be so down for that.
For some reason, I noticed that I was endulging too much in procrastination than I should of. (It actually reminded me a lot of senioritis).
But I really do hate it. I hate the feeling of not getting anything done. Yeah, you read all of those funny tweets about it, and all of those memes. But what good is laughing about it going to do?
Back in Middle College, I had to realize that serious procrastination lead to severe consequences. For a while, I didn't take procrastinating in a laughing matter, but instead, used up all of my choo-choo gears and smashed through summer session like a boss.
It was towards the middle of the Fall Semester that I lost track of how I was keeping up in my classes as well as my genuine attitude towards it.
Is it just me? Or do baggy clothes tend to make you feel much more lazier than usual? Oh how I love them so much, but at the same time, dread putting them on, because I know they won't be comming off for a long time. That's just it though, I feel as if my procrastination is justified because I am just too darn comfy in baggy clothes. For someone who used to love picking out outfits on a daily bases, my new school attire is nothing but sweats, sweatshirts and slippers. My mom always told me how tacky it is for someone to go out in public in their pajamas. (I firmly agree!)
Just wearing things that are super loose and baggy make me want to lugg around the house and do nothing productive at all. (Would eating cheetos and watching T.V count?)
Quite honestly, I am a little mad at myself. There were so many things that I could have done today
Finish my Bio001 Study Guide
Study for my Psychology final so I can pass the class with an A
Work on my CDH 002 Final Essay
But no, I decided to lay around in bed and do absolutely nothing in my baggy clothes. Although, it is very strange that I tend to be so much more productive when I wake up early, shower, have breakfast, and dress nice all before 8 or 9 am. However, the days that I wake up at 11, 12, or 1 pm are just a day wasted full of baggy clothes and sloth-like tendencies.
Yeah, it's laugh-able. Yes, it's funny to relate to others who do this as well. But it's really not healthy. In fact, people who are ready for the day and remain productive tend to have more positive attitudes and live their lives more happily than those who lugg around like myself... :|
So, this habit of mine needs to stop for my own health's sake. It would be far more wise to just wake up early and go out there and do things rather than being a waste of space; even if we have a full plate! Yes, I am a full time college student, and also a part time worker. (I used to be full time, but I knew my limits) But I still wouldn't use a hectic lifestyle as an excuse for not getting any work done.
Time Management is the key, everyone!
For those of you who are suffering within these last few days of the semester, calm down. It's going to be okay! I was once told that stress is a good thing. Without it, we wouldn't be able to push ourselves further to reach our full potential.
Here are some ways that help me avoid procrastination:
- GET A PLANNER
I know, when I first saw this piece of advice, I was just thinking, "How lame, who uses those?" But once you actually learn how to use a planner correctly and keep up with it, life already becomes 1000000x easier!! Like I said, time management is key!
- Get plenty of sleep
This one might be a little harder..
Some of us have full-time jobs, have kids, nieces, nephews, etc. But sleep has been statistically proven to be the main source of appropriate cognitive functioning throughout the day. You'll be surprised how much motivated you are with more sleep.
- Have a positive attitude
Okay Reyna, now we're getting uber cheesy...
But it's also true! You hear so many people complain "I don't want to go to school, school sucks"
I am sorry, but I will not sit around and listen to that while in college. College, is a choice. (unless your parents make you go...) But for the most part, it's a choice!
You pick your own classes, your own instructors...you have so much more power over your academic schedule than you ever have had. Take going to school as a priviledge, that you're embracing higher learning and continue to gain knowledge by going to your classes. School should be fun. But not a lot of people can see it that way :/
Well, thats it for tonight! Probably around the time that I should try to find something productive to do..
Merp!
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