Stage 1: Denial
You don’t have to start on that assignment right now…There are literally so many other more appealing things to do! Go grab a snack and catch up on some Netflix.
Stage 2: Low-key Panic
Okay, maybe you should start on that assignment you’ve been putting off. Just maybe, though. You could do other things now and still get a somewhat decent amount of sleep tonight. Or you could start the assignment now and actually get a good night’s sleep. Eh, who needs sleep anyway?
Stage 3: Extreme Panic
Where has the time gone?! Just six hours ago you told yourself you would start the assignment in 20 minutes and now it’s 1 a.m., and you can’t even remember what the assignment is about!! Will you even finish? Is sleep even an option anymore??
Stage 4: Acceptance
Deep breaths…this is just going to have to be one of those nights. One all-nighter isn’t so bad, right? You can just put as minimal effort into this assignment as possible.
Stage 5: Overdrive
Time to get down to business. This is the part when you furiously attempt to make up for any time you lost. Fingers typing at a million words a minute, brain using whatever little power is left. YOU CAN DO THIS!