Honestly, if I’m being very truthful with myself, I think I fall somewhere in between having a strong work ethic and struggling with procrastination. It’s not like I completely avoid work all the time, but it’s also not like I’m always disciplined and consistent. There are moments when I’m very motivated and ready to put in the effort, and there are other times when I relax too much and assume I still have plenty of time, even when I really shouldn’t.
A good example of this is my final year project. When I look around, I see many of my mates already working seriously on theirs. Some of them have even gone far and are almost done, while I’m still at the stage of just “thinking about it.” Instead of taking action early, I kept telling myself that time was still on my side. I didn’t make enough effort to meet or disturb my project supervisor, even though she had already informed me that my topic had been changed. Deep down, I knew I should act fast, but I kept postponing it, choosing comfort and calm over responsibility. That’s a clear case of procrastination on my part, and I won’t deny it.
However, I don’t think procrastination completely defines me because there are other situations where my work ethic really shows. For instance, there are some courses I was supposed to take in my second year, but I couldn’t do them at the time because I resumed school late. Instead of ignoring the issue or hoping it would somehow resolve itself, I made a conscious decision to fix it. I requested to take those courses this semester, even though it means my course load will increase from 10 to 12. I know very well that 12 courses won’t be easy at all, but I still choose to go ahead with it because I want to clear everything properly and move forward.
What makes this situation even more demanding is the fact that I’m the only person offering those courses. That means there’s no crowd, no classmates to rely on, and no shared pressure. Yet, I’ve been meeting with the lecturers involved, discussing the courses, and showing genuine eagerness to learn and complete them. Even though I know it will be stressful, I’m willing to face it because I want to finish well and avoid future regrets. In moments like this, I can clearly see that I do have a strong work ethic when something truly matters to me.
So, I’d say my relationship with work is a bit complicated. I’m not lazy by nature, but I sometimes get too comfortable and delay important tasks, especially when deadlines still seem far away. At the same time, when I decide that something is important or when I feel a strong sense of responsibility, I’m capable of pushing myself, even when it’s difficult or inconvenient.
In the end, I think the real issue is consistency. I have the ability to work hard, but I need to learn how to apply that same seriousness early, not only when pressure builds up. Once I can balance my eagerness with discipline and reduce unnecessary procrastination, I believe my work ethic will speak much louder than my delays.
Thanks for reading.
