Procrastination is a struggle we all find ourselves wrestling with at some point in our lives. This troublesome habit of putting things off until the last minute often snowballs into bigger problems, leaving us cursing ourselves as to why we didn’t act sooner. But since it’s such a relatable challenge, let’s take a look at 15 hilarious procrastination memes that’ll make you laugh and feel seen.
"Well planned" exam prep
Oh the good old days when we thought we had plenty of time to study for an exam so we kept on pushing our studies until only a few hours before the test.
Tomorrow is now today
A great advertisement for tackling procrastination. Yesterday we said tomorrow and now the day has arrived, so we better get to work.
Still getting work done
Well of course one doesn't feel the need to work on their procrastination if they are able to complete their work on time.
Mountain of problems
Procrastination can really snowball, turning into a mountain of problems before we realize it, as hilariously depicted in this meme.
Running away from tasks
This meme humorously depicts how we often find ourselves running away from even easy tasks because we are just not in the mood for it or motivated enough.
Longer breaks
Taking breaks far longer than the time spent working is a common trait of serial procrastinators.
You snooze you lose
Oh the horror of hitting the snooze button again and again, only to wake up and realize that you're now running super late for work!
A great virtue?
A very funny, yet interesting meme. If good things come to those who wait, then shouldn't waiting until the last minute yield the best results?
Selective ignorance
Well of course we'll be bored and feel like there's nothing to do when we've already decided to leave all the important tasks until much later!
A vicious cycle
Finding ourselves in a vicious cycle questioning every week about how inefficiently we spent the previous one is something we can all relate to.
First years vs. final years
Final year students are far ahead of first year students in many things such as accumulating knowledge, networking, experience, and of course - procrastinating.
Last second pros
Some of us have achieved the highest level of procrastination, which is leaving things until the last second.
Next year's problem
Well now that we have reached the end of 2024, whatever we have to take care of next week or next month is a 2025 problem.
The sense of achievement
The amazing feeling of finally completing a task that we had been stalling for weeks is truly a feeling like no other!
High functioning groups
People with ADHD find themselves at the peak of human productivity as the deadline looms near.
Procrastination is a tricky beast, but these hilarious memes prove we’re all in the same boat. The good news? With a few simple practices, it’s a challenge you can overcome. Happy procrastination-busting!