How can I avoid procrastination if I work best under pressure?

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<p>It's weird - I can't compel myself to do any type of work until it's last-minute. I actually enjoy the thrill of doing things last minute. Also, it's not like my work is half-assed -- I'd say I produce better work. And I know it's not a specific hobby that I do to procrastinate, because it varies. Take today, for example. I have class until 3rd period (about 10:20). Despite the fact that I told myself that I can use my time for productive things (notably my incomplete college essays), I decided to play basketball instead until 4 PM. In the end, I always end up questioning myself as to whether or not it was worth it.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, I know that this mentality won't cut it in college, so what should I do?</p>

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<p>I am EXACTLY like you. I definitely got to bump this up......</p>

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<p>I think everyone's like that.</p>

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<p>You should go to the forest to dance with the friendly wolves during the full moon. </p>

<p>Have fun.</p>

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<p>I used to be like that. Until I realized how good it felt to get things done right away, have fun slacking until whatever it is, is due, edit it one last time, print it the night before the deadline...and sleep peacefully. Try it.</p>

<p>I have no advice for math though. I do math assignments like two seconds before its due.</p>

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<p>Eh, I don't do that. I always need time to do a good job on assignments.</p>

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<p>I'm in college and I do that. It's finals time and I'm on CC.</p>

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<p>I'm doing that right now. I have a 40 page midterm review for Anatomy and I've done...3 pages! >.<</p>

<p>I don't usually start working until I know that if I don't start RIGHT THEN, I won't finish. My work doesn't suffer but I do. Lack of sleep = cranky.</p>

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<p>There will come a time when you'll be dealing with things a tad more important than just school work, and when that time comes, you'll realize that having done it sooner may just be the difference between keeping or losing your job and/or life.</p>

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<p>Yes. There will come a time when you will die if you don't submit something on time.</p>

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<p>lol. Brave New World Baby..It's a brave new world out there</p>

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<p>I used be just like you thesmiths.</p>

<p>But...lol j/k I'm still the same. However my grades suffer and I suffer. I hate myself.</p>

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<p>Omg, are we like TWINZ!!!!111!! Ahem. Yeah, I am exactly the same. So sadly, I can't give you any advice.</p>

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<p>In all seriousness...why am I not a senior member?</p>