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In school I constantly procrastinate, so I need to focus more on not doing it.

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10 Reasons Never to Procrastinate
by Professors Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman

Procrastinate v. To put off doing something until a future time [Latin prōcrāstināre "to put forward until tomorrow"].

All human beings put off doing things they think will be unpleasant, painful, or difficult. And college students are no exception. Confronted with a paper, preparation for a test, or even brief review for a quiz, many students' first impulse (and some students' second, third, and fourth impulses) is to delay for as long as they can. But this isn't a good - or in some cases even a rational strategy. Wonder why? Read on.

1. You could run out of time. Any time there's a hard deadline - which is just about always in college courses - you run the risk of missing the deadline if you keep putting off the work. And, with professors unwilling to give extensions except in very special circumstances, you could be setting yourself up for a grade penalty - often as much as one-third to one-half a grade a day - if you're late getting the work in. Big risk.

2. Ideas take time to jell. Most college papers require you to come up with an idea, then spend time thinking about it, revising it, and refining it. If you run the clock down the last-minute, you won't have time to go through all the intellectual stages for fully considered work. And even for tests - if they're essay tests - you want to allow sufficient time to think through the issues in some detail - rather than dishing up some half-baked answer you prepared the night before.

Best-Kept Secret. When professors give out paper assignments, say, ten days before they're due, they're expecting that you pick a topic and think about, and, if appropriate, research the issues throughout the ten-day period. The idea is not (as some students think) that you work two days on the paper - only you have a choice of Thursday and Friday, or Friday and Saturday, or Saturday and Sunday, etc.

3. You could be misestimating the difficulty of the task. In many cases, it's hard to gauge at the outset exactly how much time it'll take to do the assignment - especially if the work is on unfamiliar terrain or involves many different problems, pieces, or parts. If you procrastinate too long, you might not have enough time to do all the tasks (or to do them all well) .

4. You could be misestimating the pain. One of the main reasons all of us procrastinate is to avoid the pain of actually doing the work. But in many cases students overestimate the pain they'll actually be feeling. It's easy to do: when staring down a 10-page paper, a 20-problem problem set, or 400 pages of reading, you feel the task is insurmountable and the very thought of it fills you with dread. But, in most cases, when you get started you find that the task isn't as difficult as you anticipated, especially if you break it up into manageable pieces over an extended period of time.

5-Star Tip. As you whittle down the amount of stuff to be done, the pain will go down. So the amount of pain and resistance that you feel before you start is the maximum. Things are guaranteed - 100-percent - to get better as you work your way in.

5. Something could come up. Any time you have a project that extends over some period of time, there's the possibility that something unexpected could come up - thus, torpedoing your work. It could be something bad: you could be sick as a dog for three days, another professor could spring a quiz on you that requires emergency preparation, or some non-refusable work- or family-commitment could arise out of nowhere. But it could also be something good: a new discovery in your research, an unexpected find in a journal, a deeper strand of analysis in your thinking about the issue - all of these could require further thinking, and more time, than you had planned. Not running the clock down to the last second will make room for all these possibilities.

6. You blow off your chance for help from the professor (or TA). Especially if the assignment is challenging, many students will want to enlist the help of the instructor, either in office hours, by email, or at some schools, by Skype. But the professor is likely to only have office hours a couple of times a week, and not every professor is IM'ing back his or her students with immediate answers. So don't delay so long that you won't have a chance to consult with the prof in case of difficulty - and have ample time to implement his or her suggestions in revising your work.

7. No one works well under time pressure. If you put off your work 'til the day (or worse, the night) before it's due, you'll have to work in an incredible rush and under crazy pressure. And, contrary to popular myths, virtually nobody works well under such conditions. It's even worse than that. The acute panic of the night-before-its due (the "OMG, how am I ever going to get this done in time?") combined with the guilt of having put off the work for the nine days before (the "Why didn't I get off my a** a week ago? ") isn't the best recipe for one's best work.

8. You might not have time to polish up your work. One of the main differences between fair-to-good and really excellent work is that the really excellent work has gone through a series of drafts (if a paper) or a series of going-overs (if it's a problem set). When you're down the wire, you often skip steps and hand in a less-than-fully crafted paper or a less-than-fully-checked-over problem set. The prof is sure to notice the "rushed" quality of the work, when he or she pulls your paper out of the stack.

9. You put yourself at a strategic disadvantage. While you're busy cooking up reasons for putting off your work for another day, some of your cohorts are rushing out of the starting gate to do the work (even your duplicitous "friends" who tell you they're going to pull all-nighters). These classmates might wind up making you look bad, especially if the professor curves the grades or, at least, compares the assignments one to another as he or she reads them over.

10. The task isn't going to change. Deep down - and irrationally -some students think that somehow the task is going to get easier if it gets addressed in the distant future. Of course, this isn't so; the assignment is fixed when it is handed out (that's why the belief is irrational). So, grab the bull by the horns, start the work when the assignment is given and, who knows, you might actually enjoy doing the work.
If you liked the tips in this article, you'll love the 637 tips in our book, The Secrets of College Success. Write us with questions or blog ideas at jeremy@professorsguide.com. And follow us on Twitter @professorsguide. We'd love to hear from you - really.

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Why is a high school diploma so important - especially in today's economy? Consider the following options: In today's downturned economy with high unemployment rate, prospective employees need all the credentials they can get in a highly competitive job market.

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During their high school career, students may begin to question the importance of a college education. They might find themselves asking, "Why is it important to go to college?" The answer is that, more than ever, attending college provides opportunities for graduates which are not as widespread to those who have not received a higher education.

For many high school students, being able to immediately generate an income after graduation is an appealing thought. They may also be repelled by the rising cost of tuition, and while it is true that a higher education may be one of the largest expenses you will ever face, the importance of a college education has become quite evident in terms of earning potential within today's economy.

Why Should You go to College?

One important answer to this question is more opportunity. As opposed to generations of the past, high school graduates today are unable to obtain the number of high-paying jobs that were once available. The U.S. has been transformed from a manufacturing-based economy to an economy based on knowledge, and the importance of a college education today can be compared to that of a high school education forty years ago. It serves as the gateway to better options and more opportunity.

There are additional reasons as to why it is important to go to college. When students experience a post secondary education, they have the opportunity to read books and listen to the lectures of top experts in their fields. This stimulation encourages students to think, ask questions, and explore new ideas, which allows for additional growth and development and provides college graduates with an edge in the job market over those who have not experienced a higher education.

The importance of a college education is also accentuated because of the opportunity to gain valuable resources during your tenure. The more connections which are collected during your college career, the more options you will have when you begin your job search. Once you have ended your job search and have started your career, however, the importance of a college education has not been exhausted. Having a college degree often provides for greater promotion opportunity.

So, why should you go to college? The reasoning does not begin and end with the job aspect. A good education is beneficial from many different viewpoints, and while the importance of a college education is quite evident for many high school students, what is often not as clear is how they will pay for that education.

Funding Your College Education

Although the colleges and universities of today carry a heavy price tag, it is of great importance not to let that discourage you from obtaining a college education. While the cost of tuition continues to rise, so too does the number of available financial aid options. Below we will explain why it is important to explore these options before you go to college and the large payoff they often provide.

From local and federal options, to categorical and corporate options, college-bound students have a variety opportunities worth exploring when attempting to obtain financial aid. A common misrepresentation of financial aid packages (e.g. scholarships, grants, loans, work study programs) is that they provides funding for an entire college education. The reality is that most of these packages are smaller and it may take several of them to add up. This is why it is important to explore all of your options before you go to college:

Local options-The people of your own community fully understand the importance of a college education, which is why organizations such as the American Legion, the Rotary Club, the Jaycees, and Boosters chapters offer scholarships for high school students in the area. These organizations are often overlooked and serve as a great resource due to the fact that they have far less competition than national awards. Start your local search by visiting your high school's career options to see what's available.

Federal options-The federal government is also well aware of the importance of a college education, which is why they award more financial aid to college-bound students than any other resource. The most important step in obtaining federal aid is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Follow this link for more information on filing the FAFSA for financial aid.

Merit-based options-Merit scholarships are awarded to students based on academic or athletic abilities, as well as categories such as ethnicity, religious affiliation, club membership, interests, talent or career plans. Learn more about merit-based options by following this link: College Scholarship Money

Corporate options-Corporations are another resource who understand the vast importance of a college education. Every year, corporations ranging from Target to Coca-Cola offer financial aid to thousands of college-bound students. A great way to start your corporate scholarship search is with you or your spouse's company. Often times, organizations will award the children of employees with scholarships or grants. Follow this link to learn more about college financial aid and grant searches and determine the eligibility of your student.

Understanding the Importance of College Education

If you are still asking yourself why should you go to college, it is important to remember the significant amount of opportunity available for college graduates. The global economy is becoming increasingly more competitive, and in order to give yourself the best chance for a well-paying job, you must first understand the importance of college education.

Attending college provides students with the knowledge and experience they are unable to receive from a secondary education, and finding a way to fund a higher education now can pay off in a huge way in the years to come.

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"Why have kids?" That's a question couples are increasingly prone to ask. If you were to ask your grandparents or great-grandparents why they had children, they would probably give you a baffled look and say, "That's just what married couples did." Today's couples, however, stop to ask, "Why?"

We don't just do things out of tradition or expectation. We don't just have kids because that's what's expected or because it's what our parents did. We are more likely to have kids as a statement, as a lifestyle choice. But the choice to have children now sits on a shelf in a growing supermarket of options, prompting couples to ask why that particular choice is better than any other.

Couples weighing the decision to start a family are increasingly surrounded by books, articles and websites spotlighting the costs and sacrifices ahead of them. Those messages encourage couples to think long and hard about the world they'd be bringing children into, and remind them to count all the costs before making such a monumental decision.

Caution and preparation are helpful, but sometimes it seems that's all couples can find on the topic of having kids these days. Churches, as well as some pro-family organizations, often have little to offer on this subject. Even friends with strong families and children of their own seem unable to articulate why young couples should pursue what they have.

Plenty of people have started their families without some sort of great vision. Increasingly, though, it takes vision for "why" to overcome the growing - and often compelling - arguments for "why not."

To that end, here are four positive reasons why when it comes to starting a family:

Babies Are Wealth

Babies require a great investment from parents. The expense of their care, as well as the opportunity costs resulting from lost income, can be daunting even for marriages in a strong financial position. Those costs can seem more overwhelming for couples struggling through an economic downturn. Starting a family requires couples to show good economic stewardship, but raising a child need not be out of reach even in tight times.

Unlike many of the depreciating assets people take on, babies are a source of wealth, delivering a return on investment that is beyond measure. No cost/benefit analysis can capture the true value of a new little person. Children are truly priceless.

Babies Add Meaning and Goodness

One of the few welcome side effects of the economic crunch that hit in late 2008 was that people became more likely to look beyond their wallets in order to experience the truly good things in life. After getting the message for so long that children stand in the way of exotic vacations and a catalog house filled with cool gadgets, many couples discovered that it's those (often disappointing) pursuits that stand in the way of experiencing the joys of parenthood.

The Bible tells us that children are a blessing, but that message seems at odds with the headaches our culture insists children bring. Yet new life continues to offer the wonder and goodness that often eludes us. It gives us a chance to see the world through fresh eyes - restoring the magic and innocence that tend to fade with age. It teaches us more about the "life of love" that God calls us to as His "dearly loved children" (Ephesians 5:1-2). And it gives mere mortals an opportunity to touch the divine - to participate with God in making a new creation in His image.

Babies Shape Our Souls

Babies require great care - especially as they transition from toddlers to teenagers. Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It is grueling at many levels, and this can be intimidating for many couples who don't feel particularly mature. But it's when committing to the needs of a new life that couples are stretched into greater maturity. Children shape our souls like few other things in life, conditioning us to be more other-centered and to take a longer view of life. The demands of children that frighten so many would-be parents are in fact a crucible that can bring out the person God designed them to be.

Babies Are a Continuous Source of Hope

Many couples reading today's headlines are convinced that this world is too unstable - how can you subject children to such a place? And you can hardly blame them. Trying to raise a child in our current culture can feel like trying to raise a flower in the crack of a New York City sidewalk. But while fear and anxiety are natural emotions for would-be parents, the choice to be fruitful is an enduring and courageous encounter with hope.

In his book The Mystery of Children, Mike Mason describes babies as "renewers, groundbreakers and world-shakers, bearers of new seed, heralds of a new age." Instead of letting the problems around us frighten us away from having children, we should recognize God's pattern of using new life to fix those problems, to bring renewal and fresh hope.

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