respond to friend: Until two years ago, I was living in active addiction and had no sense of time management. I am fairly new to this concept, unlike most of you, who probably started managing your time naturally right after high school. However, learning how to adult at 41 has its perks. I am able to learn and retain what I learn better than someone who is relearning or learning a different way of doing things. For instance, when I started my first class, I scheduled my study and school time while my kids were at school, so I had the house to myself. During this time, I turned off or put all electronics on silent and out of my reach to avoid distractions. Now that my kids are on summer break, it is challenging to find quiet time. Therefore, I need to develop a new strategy and be firm about it. Procrastination is when someone delays doing something until the last minute because they feel overwhelmed by the amount of work required. Causes of this behavior include low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and attention deficit disorder, which I have been diagnosed with. To overcome procrastination, it's helpful to keep your