6. Stop Procrastinating

There's certain things that I dread doing, such as studying.  When it comes down to crunch time, I begin to feel that there's other things I should work on that are "more important".  Of course, there's rarely anything more important than an upcoming exam, but I always manage to find something to do.  This leads me down the same path every time that puts me under pressure.  Over the years, I learnt to work well under pressure and have managed to produce some of my best work as a result.

Unfortunately, there is no excuse for such behaviour because it is destructive in the long run.  I often find myself rushing my work, and although it turns out great, I am positive that it can be further improved.  Specifically, I rarely have time to revise my work, which is an important process as long as it is light in spirit.  Yet, that is a mediocre example when compared to what I have yet to say.  The utmost despicable outcome of my procrastination is that work begins to drown me, which leads to a point where I am unable to finish all my projects.  This has occurred on numerous occasions and it must stop.

By avoiding procrastination, one can accomplish much more and ensure that the work is completed to his expectations.  Always begin by planning work and designating time to work on it for a few consecutive hours each sitting in order to ensure good flow.  Make sure that there is time left over for revisions;  yet, keep in mind not to butcher your work through the revision process.