The action of delaying or postponing something
Log Book Entry: Serial procrastinator…
7:00 – Decide to work from home because its cold outside
7:35 – Make resolute decision to finish crushingly boring assignment TODAY
7:36 – Weigh-up how I should reward myself when I complete said work
7:37 – Decide on my cool ‘reward’ which is “Do some fun stuff”
7:38 to 8:41 – Attack work with gusto. Feeling good.
8:42 – Notice smudge on laptop screen obscuring a letter on my screen
8:43 to 8:45 – Ignore smudge, focus on work
8:45 to 9:02 – Focus more on smudge
9:03 – Decide action needed to clean smudge
9:04 to 9:12 – Search drawers for screen cleaning solution
9:12 – Find cleaning solution AND a screwdriver I thought was missing
9:18 – Remember loose handle in kitchen that needs tightening
9:26 – Finish tightening handle of frying pan – job well done
9:27 – Switch on kettle for rewarding cup of tea
9:32 – Finish cleaning screen
9:33 – Wonder why document is taking so long to finish…
10:55 – 10:59 – Write this
12:52 – publish
If you have ever had a day (or a life) like this, I strongly recommend you read “Why Procrastinators Procrastinate” published on October 30, 2013 By Tim Urban. All credit to “Wait but Why” and Sam Ferguson, who sen it to me. As a lifelong practitioner of this ‘art’, I have read many articles and books, but this one has to be the best (and the funniest).
