We all procrastinate, whether it’s homework, chores, or something simple we just don’t feel like doing. At this point, it’s basically part of everyday life. But why?
To answer that question, I asked students from Franklin high school, Macon Early College, and Macon Middle school. Almost everyone said the same thing: they procrastinate a lot.
Some more than others. Keona Patel, a freshman at the Macon Early college said, “I procrastinate almost every day… it doesn’t matter what it is.”
And Cadee Breedlove, a junior at Franklin High School, took it even further, saying “24/7, 365.” So yeah, definitely not a rare problem.
Keona mentioned that procrastinating turns into a habit, and that’s real—once you start putting things off, it gets easier to keep doing it.
The biggest reason? Lack of motivation. Cheyenne Plemmons, a freshman at FHS, said it best, “I don’t like doing stuff that doesn’t interest me.”
But it’s not always just laziness; a lot of people are just burnt out. Alivia Clouse, a sophomore at FHS, said, “I’m lowkey burnt out and want to put things off until absolutely necessary.”
For some people, it’s actually pressure. Jaxon Stamey, another freshman from FHS, said he procrastinates on things he knows he’ll struggle with. The fear of doing badly can make it harder to even start.
There was also a clear pattern among responders: people procrastinate more when they’re overwhelmed. A sophomore, Thatcher Daniels, pointed out that when people finally get free time, they’d rather relax than do more work, and that makes sense.
Distractions also is a primary cause; phones were mentioned a lot. Most students also think procrastination is getting worse. Between phones, the internet, and even AI, it’s easier than ever to wait until the last minute.
At the end of the day, procrastination isn’t just about being lazy. It’s stress, burnout, distractions, and sometimes just not wanting to do something.
If anything, this just proves one thing: if you procrastinate… you’re definitely not the only one.
