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If you ever find yourself unable to start a task you know must be completed by a specific deadline, you might be one of the very few people battling procrastination. Personally, I have never experienced this phenomenon, as I am utter perfection and have never left anything for the last minute, ever. Despite this, I have spent the majority of my free time during quarantine watching animated youtube videos about how to overcome procrastination, so I'd say I know a thing or two about this concept.
According to Ali Schiller and Marissa Boisvert - co-owners of Accountability Works, there are 4 types of procrastinators. This is NOT a sponsored post - as I am inconsistent and unable to figure out a way to make money online - but it could be!
The first type of procrastinator you might be according to them is the Performer. The Performer believes that they perform at their very best when under immense pressure. This is achieved through THE TIME CRUNCH. Schiller and Boisvert say that this is caused by perfectionism, as the time crunch eliminates any possibilities of nitpicking your own work. If you recognize yourself in this description, you might want to lock yourself alone in a room and try to figure out what in the world is wrong with you. Something definitely is, since you're crazy enough to desire high quality results from your work.
The second type is the Self-Deprecator, who blames their procrastinatory personality on laziness. If you are a Self-Deprecator, I trust that you know yourself better than anyone else. If that is indeed the case, then you are right. You are lazy and will never be able to do anything right, unlike the rest of the world - which is perfect. Don't forget, life is only about being productive and always living up to everybody's expectations. Your happiness is your last concern. So keep up the good work, Self-Deprecator! You're on the right path!
I am the least familiar with this next category, The Overbooker, as I have never experienced anything similar to this type of procrastination in my life. The Overbooker takes on more and more obligations to avoid facing their biggest challenges. This comes in handy if you need something done and don't want to do it yourself. Just ask the Overbooker to do it for you! They will never say "no" to a request, as they probably don't believe themselves worthy of the job they have anyway. The imposter syndrome these individuals most likely suffer from will make them vulnerable to your passive-aggressive scrutiny, so take advantage of it and make them do all your work!
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If you've ever interacted with a toddler, you know that a toy's value and appeal lives solely in its newness. This is the anchor that grounds The Novelty Seeker, the final type of procrastinator. These people can't seem to finish one single project, and jump around from idea to idea. They are good at making fast decisions and acting upon them, but this makes them bad planners. Spontaneity is frowned upon in modern society. If you make decisions on the spot and trust your gut, you are insane. There is nothing worse than a person who likes excitement and doesn't want to live a dull, suppressed life. If you are The Novelty Seeker, you should take a deep breath and calm down. You are too much for everybody and nobody likes your vibe.
Please do not contact me with your feedback, thoughts, or concerns. As I have already stated, I relate to none of this.
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