The answer? Absolutely nothing. And yet, we are all guilty of it. As humans, we constantly underestimate how much time we have, how long the work will take to complete, and how well we will feel as the day or week progresses. Some people even go as far as to say they work better under stress; however, scientific studies have shown the opposite to be true. According to procrastination.com, what we feel when a deadline fast approaches can create “fertile grounds for stress, guilt, and ineffectiveness” instead of the expected or anticipated adrenaline rush.
Whether seemingly subconsciously or purposefully, you can procrastinate anything. More often than not, we often procrastinate unpleasant things. Perhaps you have to call your mother-in-law to discuss a family issue, come up with a presentation on an uninteresting topic, or do your taxes. Either way, delaying the inevitable has a price. Interestingly enough, scientists say procrastination is not a time-management problem, but an emotion-management problem. I didn’t see that one coming. Dr. Tim Pychyl, professor of psychology and member of the Procrastination Research Group at Carleton University believes “Procrastination isn’t a unique character flaw or a mysterious curse on your ability to manage time, but a way of coping with challenging emotions and negative moods induced by certain tasks — boredom, anxiety, insecurity, frustration, resentment, self-doubt and beyond.”
In a nutshell, this would mean that we procrastinate because we don’t like how the topic, subject, or goal makes us feel in the short-term. So, to beat your procrastination habit, it’s imperative to focus on the bigger picture. Instead of avoiding the topic at hand, try to visualize how you will feel once you’ve tackled the subject matter and no longer have it weighing you down. It’s also important to remember that avoidance is not a proper reward. The next time you find yourself cleaning out your garage instead of writing that important e-mail, try to keep your future self in mind and skip the antics.
The good news? If you have a trade show coming up and have delayed the inevitable, Exhibitor Service Network (ESN) is here to help you handle all the details. So, rather than continue to procrastinate, let us be of assistance. At ESN, our decades of experience and long-established understanding of the trade can help you put together a quality exhibit even in a small amount of time. We have experienced labor professionals that can handle anything from exhibit structures, graphics, furniture, lighting, flooring and beyond. We are here to help you create a custom trade show exhibit design that not only helps express your company’s style and vision but will also stay true to the integrity of the brand. We can incorporate any style with any budget. At ESN, we are here to make even your last-minute dreams come true. As Roman philosopher, Seneca once said, “Why put off for tomorrow, what could be done today?”
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