Blog 1: Introduction
My name is Chase Mazur and, as of writing, I am a senior at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. For my Genius Hour project I will be conducting a study on procrastination, specifically whether it is better to put off work for as long as possible or do the work consistently until the due date. This idea has puzzled me for some time. Personally, I tend to wait as long as possible for completing work, typically starting and finishing assignments the night before or day of the due date. While some of this is due to me being lazy, I have genuinely found that I work better when I know it must be completed soon. This idea is something I call the "locked in" effect, where I focus solely on the task as hand. The research for my Genius Hour project will include some general research about efficiency, procrastination, and time management, as well as comparing my personal experiences with various peers.