If you're not a procrastinator - why not?

[thebamker]

Do you just love the feeling of getting things done? Or do you just really hate the feeling of having things undone?

I can say that I love to cross things off my list, but u till my list is overflowing, I rarely get my shit together and do stuff.

I am a classic case of a busy person gets more done. And I wish I could pave my life a bit better.

[saraandmichael]

i'm the same way as you.

i kind of thrive on chaos. its a sickness.

[Deleted]

I hate leaving things undone. It would stress me out more to have it hanging over my head, so I just do it immediately. Except when I was in college and writing papers. Then I procrastinated all over the place.

[Doc_Lobster]

I procrastinate with some things. Making phone calls, for instance. I hate talking on the phone.

But in general not having things done just eats at me. I can't relax until everything is finished or until I feel I have done all I can do for that day.

[thebamker]

Doc - it eats at me too, but I still don't do it. It's like I enjoy the suffering or something. Ew.

[Doc_Lobster]

Masochistic streak?

[adhdfashion]

I'm very artistic and creative. You do the math. LMAO

[goaskalice]

I must subconsciously like the stress. :drink: Although, the older I get the better I get at managing my time. 

[open24hours]

I procrastinate procrastinating. It's a talent. My life is a chaotic mess.

[Deleted]

I just like to get shit done just so that it's out of the way. For me there is nothing worse than thinking about how awful something is going to be and just dwelling on it. Like, laundry or making dinner for example. My two hated chores. I just do it and its done, but if I sit there and think about how much work and how annoying its going to be to fold my h's ginch and flip shirts from the inside out, I will never do it. No fricking way.

[caitlinbree]

I generally don't procrastinate because I hate feeling under the gun. And with my life lately, shit keeps popping up at the last minute throwing a wrench in whatever plans I had.

Last week I had to stay up until 1 am writing an essay for class because I had to stay late at work, then went out when I really should have stayed at home to get shit done. I was so dead the next morning, I really learned my lesson there.

[karmasabiotch]

I seem to be more productive when facing a deadline. I wish I wasn't like that because it causes stress.

[birdistheword]

I am a total procrastinator. In my twisted mind, if I don't think about it, it's not real and I don't have to deal with it. It's a problem. My H is the opposite and it is 100% the one thing he would change about me if he could. He is all about getting things done RIGHT NOW. I'm all about "why do it today if I can do it tomorrow instead?"

[10outof9]

I absolutely hate procrastinating. I hate the feeling of leaving something undone (or not doing my best because I put it off and was rushed). I also love the feeling of checking things off of my to-do list. I think not procrastinating helps me control my anxiety, somewhat, and not finishing something "on time" (either an actual deadline or an imaginary one I've given myself) is enough to induce panic attacks.

[peachykate]

Feb 6, 2013 1:56:33 GMT -5 killercupcake said:

Feb 5, 2013 23:32:51 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Getting shit done in a timely manner helps control my anxiety.

What she said. 

My anxiety goes sky high if I put off doing things that need to be done.  

Me three.

[Deleted]

I am the antithesis of procrastination.

I was the kid who would have their homework done by 8pm on Friday night. My siblings were of the scramble on Sunday night variety.

I just love being able to cross things off a list and get such a huge (and probably sick) sense of satisfaction doing so. I also can't stand not finishing something once I start.

Take housecleaning, for instance. I will just jump out of bed on a Saturday morning and go at it until every.last.thing is done. I maybe break for a few moments to grab a quick bite (but we're talking 5 minutes).

My H is the exact opposite, BTW.

Drives.
Me.
Insane.

[luckyval]

I get overwelming guilt if I'm goofing off when I know there are things I need to do.

The exception is when my to-do list gets incredibly long, then I shut down and go into denial

[luvvy]

I also get my butt in gear when there is a ton of crap to do. The less there is the more I procrastinate. However, I am trying to get stuff done sooner so that I can help curb my anxiety which is getting a little out of control lately.

[Deleted]

Feb 6, 2013 8:38:09 GMT -5 luckyval said:

I get overwelming guilt if I'm goofing off when I know there are things I need to do.

The exception is when my to-do list gets incredibly long, then I shut down and go into denial

This is me too.

[aprilsails]

I think my procrastination is beginning to cause me anxiety issues. I've also been buried alive at work for the past 6 months so it has now become second nature to not do anything until the last possible moment because hell, if I try to do it any earlier something 'more important' is going to stop me from working on it anyway.

I call it prioritization by procrastination.

[chickadee77]

Not a fan of chaos. I am happier and less anxious in an organized environment, and that includes my to-do list. Also, the couple of times when I was younger that I did procrastinate, it bit me in the ass - as in, something came up that was more pressing or more fun, and I had to either re-prioritize for the former, or miss out on the fun of the latter. So, yes, in grad school, I was the one with my final paper ready to turn in by midterm.

I hate, hate, hate not being in control of my time, so I don't procrastinate!

[melodramatic26]

If something isn't done, it just stays with me and I obsess over it until it's done. And I hate having lists undone. I want all things marked off!

[fuckyourcouch]

the only time i ever get anything done is if i'm on the edge of a deadline. otherwise i'm all, "i'll get to it later!"

spoiler alert: later never arrives.

[papie]

I am like FYC, although I had to learn to give myself deadlines at work/school, because nobody will do it for me. At home though, theings will be on my to-do list forever and then one night, at 11pm, I CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE and it has to get done right then and there. It drives DH nuts, obviously, but I have explained to him that if I don't do it when the sense of urgency hits, I never will, lol.

[fuckyourcouch]

Feb 6, 2013 10:43:06 GMT -5 papie said:

I am like FYC, although I had to learn to give myself deadlines at work/school, because nobody will do it for me. At home though, theings will be on my to-do list forever and then one night, at 11pm, I CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE and it has to get done right then and there. It drives DH nuts, obviously, but I have explained to him that if I don't do it when the sense of urgency hits, I never will, lol.

soulmates  (heart)

[Deleted]

I like to get stuff done and out of the way so I have more time to lounge around and do what I want later.