• FoxtrotDeltaTango@sh.itjust.works
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    23 hours ago

    Way too often, sometimes I procrastinate less and finish some tasks before the deadline because too many times that I procrastinated and I ran out of time

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    2 days ago

    But I could be doing anything else and I don’t know why. I’ll convince myself that a weeks worth of work can be achieved in a day, then get all stressed about it because there’s too much to do in a day and somehow not do a god damn thing.

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    2 days ago

    I’ve long since embraced the last-minute crunch. I’m confident in my ability to get things done in those last few moments, so I can procrastinate without a care in the world. Plus now I’m much better at handling big issues that come up with very little time to handle them, because I only would’ve left myself that much time anyway.

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      1 day ago

      It also helps to never give 100% at work, more like 60-80% so the baseline is set. Then when things get stressful you can temporarily put in 100% capacity and shine without actually suffering much.

      I can’t work consistently. There are days I do nothing and others I catch up with the work of multiple days. To cover it up, I usually take over urgent tasks and “could anyone…” kind of things that come up so it looks like I’m always engaged and motivated.

      Thinking about it - maybe I’m not doing nothing. I guess I just found a way to work around my shortcomings while still looking busy and helpful most of the time. At least I’ve never had anyone complain to/about me that I don’t do enough in the past 5 years.

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        22 hours ago

        There are days I do nothing and others I catch up with the work of multiple days.

        That must be nice! If I tried to do nothing at work for one day, I’d have no job the next.

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        1 day ago

        Haha, you’ve described my exact mantra when it comes to work. It really does work well.

  • Occasionally. Way more when I was younger, but I’ve learned to do shit immediately as it comes up so I can go back to being a lump doing nothing quicker. Sometimes, tho, I’ll change trash bags in the garbage and put the full bag next to the front door for when I next go out and then forget about it. 🫩