I really don’t mean to put things off until the very last possible second. Usually, I try to get organized and start things as soon as I decide that they ought to (or need to) get done. I’m great at making plans, terrible at following through.

Part of the problem, I know, is that I simply think and work better under pressure. It’s hard for me to come up with ideas for a paper or create a visually appealing presentation more than 24 hours before it’s due. My mind wanders too much I think; only when I feel the pressure of a deadline can I force myself to focus and get the job done.

So how can I find motivation and inspiration before the last minute???