National Procrastination Day

There is NO National Procrastination Day, but today would be an excellent candidate for such a day if there was.  It’s now just 2 days until Christmas, and there are a LOT of people out doing last minute shopping.  That’s right, if you are among the people who have waited until the last minute — you are NOT alone.

There are a lot of people rushing to buy presents at the last minute…  Ingredients for dinner or snacks they may have forgotten…

This morning, the local news here in Boston was talking about how today would be even worse because of all the recent winter storms that have shut down roads, and kept people inside.  I can’t help but wonder how busy (and crazy) the stores will be today.  I for one – won’t be heading out to find out.

Here are some thoughts:

1. We often associate procrastination with ADHD, or ADHD-like behaviors.  But people with ADHD don’t have a monopoly on procrastinating.  We all do it.
2. This year is an excellent example of why putting things off can lead to increased frustration.  I always encourage people to get things done early, just so events that are beyond our control (like weather) don’t come back to get us in the end.
3. Sometimes procrastination can be a good thing.  While there are a lot of people in the stores acting frantically, there are likely some pretty smart shoppers getting some incredible last-minute deals.

I’m not gonna lie to you.  I don’t like to procrastinate, but sometimes I just do it.  There are times when I do on purpose, and then there are times when it just happens (bad procrastination).  The truth is of the matter is that procrastination can be both good and bad.  It’s all how you see things.

Some people do better under pressure.  Some people crave that pressure.  And then there are people who just like to get things done at the last minute.  I can’t, and I won’t, tell you whether or not procrastination is a good thing.  But I will ask you whether or not you have a goal in sight, and if you are working towards it.

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