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The Art of Procrastination: A Humorous Guide

                                       “In delay there lies no plenty”

        A phrase that resonates with many yet often falls on   ¾   The “Research Phase”: Spend
        deaf ears. As a seasoned procrastinator, I’ve mastered   hours gathering unnecessary
        the art of delaying tasks until the last minute. In this   information to feel prepared.
        tongue-in-cheek guide, I’ll share my insight on how to   ¾   The “Perfectionist Trap”: Set
        perfect the art of procrastination, followed by some tips   unrealistically high standards,
        on how to break the cycle & take control of your time.  ensuring you’ll never start.

        Step 1: The Initial Excuse :                        Jokes apart, you can’t really waste
                                                                                                  Saksham
                                                                                                 Class- XII A
        Begin by reassuring yourself that there’s plenty of   all your precious time, therefore   CRPF Public School, Dwarka
        time to complete the task. Say it out loud: “I’ll do it...   break the Procrastination Cycle by
        wait... not now... just a minute.” This sets the tone for
        a productive procrastination session, allowing you to   ¾   Setting clear goals and deadlines
        delay the inevitable with confidence.               ¾   Breaking tasks into smaller, manageable chunks
                                                            ¾   Creating a schedule and sticking to it
        Step 2: The Distraction Game : Find creative ways to   ¾   Removing distractions (turn off notifications, log
        divert your attention:                                  out of social media)
                                                            ¾   Rewarding yourself for completing tasks on time
        ¾   Scroll through social media                     ¾   Seeking accountability (study groups, friends, or
        ¾   Watch a funny video                                 mentors)
        ¾   Take an extended snack break                    ¾   Practicing self-compassion (don’t be too hard on
        ¾   Reorganize your desk (again)                        yourself when you slip up)

        Step 3: The Deadline Denial : Convince yourself that   Procrastination is an art that requires dedication and
        the deadline is manageable: “Don’t worry, it’s an hour   practice. While I don’t recommend making it a habit,
        away.” This reassurance will calm your nerves and allow   acknowledging its presence can help you manage it.
        you to continue procrastinating.                    Remember, “In Delay, there lies no plenty.” So, the next
                                                            time you find yourself procrastinating, just smile and
        Step 4: The Panic Mode : As the deadline looms closer,   say: “I’m honing my skills.” Then, take a deep breath
        panic sets in. Your mind races: “Oh no, I couldn’t submit   and dive into the task in hand!
        it on time!” This is the critical moment when you must
        decide: will you finally start working, or perfect your
        procrastination skills?
        Well in a world of 8 billion people you need to
        differentiate yourself from other procrastinators, Don’t
        you? For that follow these Advanced Procrastination
        Techniques:

        The “5-Minute Rule”: Promise yourself you’ll
        start working in just 5 minutes. Repeat this process
        indefinitely.








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