Check Engine Light
Driving Blind: Battling Procrastination with a Check Engine Light
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It always seems like there's a list of things I have to do
Expresses the constant presence of a list of responsibilities.
But I never have the energy to commit and follow through
Highlights the lack of energy or motivation to fulfill tasks.
Living for the moment, not thinking 'bout tomorrow
Embracing a carefree, in-the-moment lifestyle without concern for the future.
Only doing what I want on time I have to borrow
Engaging in activities only when necessary, often borrowing time.
Oh why, oh why, do I
Expresses frustration or confusion about getting trapped in one's thoughts.
Get stuck inside my head
-The only thing I'm good at
Admits a tendency to procrastinate and delay problem-solving despite ease.
Is putting off my problems
-No matter how easy
-It is for me to solve them
-And there's a check engine light
Metaphorically presents a "check engine light" as a warning ignored in life.
Lit up on my dashboard
-It's a simple warning sign
-One I'm choosing to ignore
-But I keep driving
Despite warnings, continues on the current path without addressing issues.
When I have a deadline my mind becomes so clouded
Describes mental fog and falling behind when facing deadlines.
I try to distract myself so I don't have to think about it
-More and more as time goes on I fall so far behind
-I don't know what's happening that made me feel so blind
-The only thing I'm good at
Reiterates the inclination to procrastinate even when solutions are simple.
Is putting off my problems
-No matter how easy
-It is for me to solve them
-When I have to send a message, when I have to make a phone call
Expresses anxiety and avoidance when dealing with communication or paperwork.
When I have to fill out paperwork I freak out and start to stall
-The only thing I'm good at
Acknowledges a pattern of evading problems instead of solving them.
Is running from my problems
-No matter how easy
-It is for me to solve them
-And there's a check engine light
Repeats the metaphor of a "check engine light" as a warning chosen to be ignored.
Lit up on my dashboard
-It's a simple warning sign
-One I'm choosing to ignore
-But I keep driving
Despite warnings and issues, continues the chosen path without addressing them.
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