Tip # 29    “My boyfriend’s in the same class and…”

If your boyfriend is in the same class, that’s fine, but don’t let that distract you so that the relationship encroaches on academic work. 

Don’t let love make procrastinate in completing your assignments.  But when you’re spending too much time in each other’s company and it’s beginning to make you procrastinate in doing what your teachers and team leaders expect of you, arrange dates with your boyfriend ahead of time wherein you absolutely CANNOT get together. 

Strike a healthy balance.  Succeeding in human relationships is just as hard as succeeding in school work.  Besides, you don’t want to blame your sweetheart for your poor performance in Biology, do you?

Tip # 30    Fight your own battles first

Another manifestation of procrastination is when you let others monopolize your time so they can pour out their hearts to you.  Being a willing listener is one thing, but when you do this too often, it will make you procrastinate.

Assess your motives.  Do you listen to their problems so you can avoid school work or your own problems?  Don’t use friendship or the Good Samaritan philosophy to procrastinate.