procrastination

My brain goes through a million phases before an exam, changing colors and eras as rapidly as Taylor Swift’s costume changes. One moment it’s embodying the “yes, academic weapon,” mentality, and the next it decides, “nah, academic victim actually.”

Dead week is looming over our shoulders, so you all know what that means: how many different ways can we procrastinate studying for our finals? The answer is endless, because if college students are good at anything it’s putting off all their work until the very last minute.

What started off as a semester of motivation and eagerness to learn has progressed into a weary routine of studying for midterms and debating on whether to go to lecture. We at The Daily Clog completely understand. That’s why we’ve created for you the ultimate guide to dealing with procrastination.

Here’s the Clog’s official list of slightly useless but fun things to do when you need a break from doing your homework or just want to procrastinate.

Perfectionism, at its core, is fear. And this fear turns into anxiety. I’m so afraid that I won’t attain this standard of perfection that I’ve set for myself, and it hinders me from doing the things that I love.

Halfway into the semester, some of us may be experiencing lower motivation levels as we’re struck by the vicious mid-semester slump.

Sometimes, you’ll find that you hate something you have to do for your major which you usually enjoy studying. The Clog's got your back with some tips!

Many people swear by the Pomodoro Technique and say it changed the very rhythm of their daily lives. I wish I could say the same.