Kyng's Old Account Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Let's Wiki-attack! [quote]In psychology, [b]procrastination[/b] refers to the act of replacing high-priority or important actions with tasks of lower priority, or doing something from which one brings enjoyment, and thus putting off important tasks to a later time. Some [url="/wiki/Psychologist"]psychologists[/url] cite such behavior as a [url="/wiki/Coping_mechanism"]mechanism for coping[/url] with the [url="/wiki/Anxiety"]anxiety[/url] associated with starting or completing any task or decision.[sup][url="#cite_note-0"][1][/url][/sup] Other psychologists indicate that anxiety is just as likely to get people to start working early as late and the focus should be [url="/wiki/Impulsiveness"]impulsiveness[/url]. That is, anxiety will cause people to delay only if they are impulsive.[sup][url="#cite_note-Steel2010-1"][2][/url][/sup] Schraw, Wadkins, and Olafson have proposed three criteria for a behavior to be classified as procrastination: it must be counterproductive, needless, and delaying.[sup][url="#cite_note-2"][3][/url][/sup] Similarly, Steel (2007) reviews all previous attempts to define procrastination, indicating it is "to voluntarily delay an intended course of action despite expecting to be worse off for the delay."[sup][url="#cite_note-Steel2007-3"][4][/url][/sup] Procrastination may result in [url="/wiki/Stress_(medicine)"]stress[/url], a sense of [url="/wiki/Guilt"]guilt[/url] and [url="/wiki/Crisis"]crisis[/url], severe loss of personal [url="/wiki/Productivity"]productivity[/url], as well as social disapproval for not meeting responsibilities or commitments. These feelings combined may promote further procrastination. While it is regarded as [url="/wiki/Normality_(behavior)"]normal[/url] for people to procrastinate to some degree, it becomes a problem when it impedes normal functioning. Chronic procrastination may be a sign of an underlying [url="/wiki/Mental_illness"]psychological disorder[/url]. Such procrastinators may have difficulty seeking support due to [url="/wiki/Social_stigma"]social stigma[/url], and the belief that task-aversion is caused by laziness, low [url="/wiki/Willpower"]willpower[/url] or low ambition.[sup][url="#cite_note-Steel2007-3"][4][/url][/sup][/quote] Discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMRenji Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I've made this topic recently, and someone else before me. But yea, procrastination sucks. I know of a certain zebra who has had it bad recently(Please don't take it the wrong way, I do it too~ <3) It can really mess up your schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Sage Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 [img]http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx188/popsprocket/Insanity-Wolf-OH-LOOK-ITS-THIS-THREAD-AGAIN-ILL-GO-GET-MY-RAKE.jpg[/img] OT: Essentially a qualification for this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I'm doing it right now. :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amazing Avian Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I'll post something relevant about this topic later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasu Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I'm very prone to daydreaming. Most of the times my desire to make those dreams come true is what gets things done, sometimes too late, sometimes too soon... My system may not be perfect but it's far better than simple escapism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Colonel Remo Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I procrastinate 24/7 and I'm still a 4.3 GPA student Sooooooo, psychologists be damned, I ain't changing anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cin Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 All the time, like putting off looking for a job (I do it later in the day) and dusting my room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerlinX Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I'm procrastinating in a procrastination thread. TAKE THAT ENGLISH HOMEWORK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 [quote name='iRemo' timestamp='1327872107' post='5788213'] I procrastinate 24/7 and I'm still a 4.3 GPA student [/quote] Out of what? I'm a 3.43/4 student which is at least acceptable and I barely study at all. 8D *brofists* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 "[i]In psychology, [b]procrastination[/b] refers to the act of replacing high-priority or important actions with tasks of lower priority[/i]." well, I think reading fanfiction and browsing 4chan and ycm takes higher priority over my microeconomics essay but haaay, that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 [quote name='Clair' timestamp='1327891173' post='5788883'] "[i]In psychology, [b]procrastination[/b] refers to the act of replacing high-priority or important actions with tasks of lower priority[/i]." well, I think reading fanfiction and browsing 4chan and ycm takes higher priority over my microeconomics essay but haaay, that's just me. [/quote] Lol, that's totally m... You browse 4chan? *shocked* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 [quote name='Comrade Trollestia' timestamp='1327891231' post='5788888'] Lol, that's totally m... You browse 4chan? *shocked* [/quote] /a/ is great for images. And 4chan always makes me laugh. xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Starrk Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Procrastination is habit. Therefore, my habit needs to be treated medically for it to go away by how harrowing it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makο Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I don't procrastinate. I just practice my ability to BS my way through life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyng's Old Account Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Considering my late response here: procrastination. Just did homeworked due next period, assigned a week ago = epic procast-win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amazing Avian Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Pff. I am so well known for procrastination, my friends begin to refer to random last second BS as a Lujan (My last name, by which I am commonly addressed because of how common my first name is.) Example: [i]Dude, I had an essay assigned a week ago. I pulled a Lujan last night and managed to turn in something decent.[/i] Not a made up example, one of my friends actually said that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisa Kirisame-ze Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Lucky for me I'm not a procrastinator. I'm the one who sits back and relaxes while I watch my friends go crazy over finals and projects that they left to the last minute. Which does suck for me too, considering I have to help 'em out with it, but at least I don't have to worry about my own self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piercer of the Heavens Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Ah procrastination, I love/hate it. It can get in the way, but most of the time it doesn't bother me. I have actually become very skilled at BSing a lot of homework assignments and getting a good grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nɇvɇrmorɇ Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Good lord, this topic never seems to go away. XD Procrastination seems to be my only talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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