I’m making progress on the Etch-A-Sketch project. The reset button is functioning, but it isn’t resizing the grid correctly. However, I’m getting closer to a solution. As I sit here, hoping that the recent changes I implemented in the code will resolve the issue, I can’t help but notice the dust on my desk. It really needs some cleaning. I’m aware that this urge to tidy up is just my mind trying to procrastinate. Additionally, I need to put away my clean clothes.
Sometimes, we set out with the best intentions, ready to tackle projects and responsibilities. But then, like an invisible force, procrastination sneaks in. Suddenly, even the smallest task feels impossible, and we invent a hundred tiny distractions—scrolling through social media, dusting our desk, or just staring out the window. Although my desk faces a wall and not a window.
Often, procrastination isn’t a sign of laziness. It can be a form of self-preservation. When a task feels overwhelming or uncertain, our brains try to avoid the discomfort. A project feels massive and intimidating, so we turn to easier, quicker sources of satisfaction. We tell ourselves we’ll start “in just a minute,” yet somehow, hours slip by.
That’s how I feel at the moment. I’ve been working on this code for a few days, and progress is moving at a slow pace. I think my brain could really use a break. Perhaps taking a moment to step away would help, and maybe even dusting my desk will clear my mind. I’ll be able to accomplish something tangible and feel a sense of achievement.
