Hello Hivers, i want to welcome you all to an amazing week with lots of excitements. Welcome to my blog too I'm your lovely Liman Ayaka Agbu with the account name @ayakaliman. This morning i want to discuss on an important issues that is keeping many especially young people stagnated "Procrastination and its dangers in the life of the youth"
In the last couple of weeks i have been having a very deep thoughts about life and this entry is born out of that meditation. I've been having deep thoughts about life and death.
I know sometimes we don't want to have conversations around death. But it's an important conversation you should have. So, I've spent the last couple of weeks thinking and just asking myself important questions; that if i was to diet today, what would i have lived for? Would everything i live for continue? If i know i have 30 days to live; what is going to change? And many other questions. If i have answered that question, then it means this is what i should decide to do always for the rest of my life.
PROCRASTINATION: the reason why many dreams and visions failed. The world is like a stage. And everyone of us is acting a script.
Whether we succeed or fail, depends on how we choose to act our scripts in life. Our actions and inactions are as a results of the choices we make or choose not to make every day as we journey through life.
Hopes are dashed and shattered. Sunlight becomes twilight. Darkness beckons by this attitude and thief of time called PROCRASTINATION.
Ninety nine percent of failures comes from those who make excuses. Procrastination is a pervasive habit that involves delaying or putting off tasks or decisions. While it may seem harmless, procrastination can have severe consequences, particularly in the lives of young people. This entry explores the dangers of procrastination in the life of the youth.
What is Procrastination?
Procrastination is suspending what you're supposed to do now for another day. It's another word for delay.
Procrastination is a behavior characterized by the intentional delay of tasks or decisions, often leading to feelings of guilt, stress, and lost productivity. It can manifest in various forms, such as:
- Putting off academic assignments or study materials until the last minute
- Delaying decisions or actions that can impact future opportunities
-3. Avoiding tasks or responsibilities due to fear of failure or perfectionism
Dangers of Procrastination in the Life of the Youth.
Procrastination makes you take a decision now but then gives you a different date to implement it. It gives you a momentary joy making you feel that you have taken decisions. What you don't understand is that it gives you motion but no movement.
Procrastination can have far-reaching consequences in the lives of young people, affecting their academic performance, mental health, relationships, and future prospects. Some of the dangers of procrastination include:
Poor Academic Performance: Procrastination can lead to missed deadlines, poor grades, and reduced academic achievement.
Increased Stress and Anxiety: Putting off tasks can result in heightened stress and anxiety levels, negatively impacting mental health.
Missed Opportunities: Procrastination can cause young people to miss out on valuable opportunities, such as internships, scholarships, or career advancements.
Damaged Relationships: Procrastination can lead to broken promises, missed commitments, and strained relationships with friends, family, and peers.
Reduced Self-Esteem: Chronic procrastination can erode self-confidence, leading to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.
Note: When you continue to to exhibit behavior or display an attitude of somebody who wants to achieve something in life but all those expectations still remain in an inactive state then be aware that Procrastination has taken hold on you.
Overcoming Procrastination:
While procrastination can be a challenging habit to break, there are strategies that can help young people overcome it:
- Break tasks into smaller, manageable chunks
- Set clear goals and deadlines
- Create a schedule and stick to it 4. Seek accountability from friends or mentors
- Practice self-compassion and forgiveness when mistakes are made
Conclusion:
Let your life not be long and wasted; because many pray for long life but they are wasted. When you have a dream or desire; don't allow anything or anyone delay you to actualize your dream, you will remain stagnated.
Procrastination is a dangerous habit that can have severe consequences in the lives of many especially young people. By understanding the dangers of procrastination and implementing strategies to overcome it, young people can achieve their goals, build confidence, and reach their full potential. It is essential for young people to recognize the risks of procrastination and take proactive steps to develop healthy habits and a growth mindset.
Note: There's a proper time and procedure for every matter. Don't delay what should be done now till tomorrow. ECCL.8:6
The biggest lie we tell ourselves when it comes to action is " I will do it later" there is a price to always pay whenever there's a delay in taking prompt decision.
Thank you for taking the journey with me to read this and i hope you have found enlightenment and encouragement to push your dream high.
Liman Ayaka Agbu.
The world is really like a stage and everyone is acting a script, thank for sharing this
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STOPProcrastination is a killer of dreams. Thank you for editing edifying our spirit sir..
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Man of God.Thank you for sharing.Truly, procrastination is a deadly thing.May God help us all not to embrace procrastination but embarrass it