Well, there it is; the homework is beside you, sitting there, taunting you, and calling your name. You pick up the pencil, but –Facebook calls too; one minute couldn’t hurt right?
Welcome to the world of “strategic multi-tasking” Otherwise known as procrastinating.
“Homework should be illegal,” said sophomore Shara Joy Aya.
What exactly is procrastinating?
“…Procrastination is putting off what you need to do and instead getting distracted and doing something else” said sophomore Lori Lee.
It’s always been an issue, but as sophomores we’ve got lots of new work and with that an increase in difficulty.
“… We don’t go down grades, so why should the homework?” said William Ao, sophomore.
Even juniors admit that homework has grown harder.
So one question remains; how do we deal with it? Procrastinating sure isn’t helping, though many of us think otherwise.
“Make sure you keep all of your assignments organized, keep a planner and a calendar or simply keep some things on your cell phone and or computer at home. That way you don’t forget anything.” continued Henna.
Mrs. Victoria Weit, CTT teacher, agrees. “Homework planners, getting the right amount of sleep, and eating well can help you hand in your homework on time. Time management can also help.”
In the end, it all comes back to how you plan. Planning ahead by putting what needs to be done in an agenda, planner, calendar, or even just a “to do” list for that day can help.
This way when that phone call comes, you know you have something to do and are less likely to take the offer and/or procrastinate. You should work on the self-discipline you have already, you may find you have the ability to say no in the first place.
It can also come down to being realistic. If you’re trying to do a project that should take a day or two in just three hours than you’re fooling yourself into thinking you have more time to fool around.
So here we are again, pencil in hand, homework to the side, computer in front, and your favorite website calling your name. Reaching for the mouse you start to think one minute couldn’t hurt –suddenly, you stop.
Not this time.
