
Defeating the Procrastination Monster
By 舒婷

10 Jan, 2024

Once upon a time, in a colorful town lived a bright little girl named Lily. She was a cheerful girl, known for her radiant smile and twinkling eyes. She loved painting, playing, and exploring new things. However, she had one problem - she always procrastinated on her tasks.

Lily's mother had asked her to clean her room. But Lily thought, "I'll do it later" and continued playing. The room remained messy with toys scattered around. This was Lily's usual habit.

That night, as Lily was about to sleep, she heard a strange noise. She saw a little monster in her room. The monster was green and fuzzy, with two big eyes. It was the Procrastination Monster!

The Procrastination Monster said, "I am here because you keep putting off your tasks. Each time you procrastinate, I grow stronger!" Lily was surprised but determined to change her habits.

The very next day, Lily decided to clean her room first thing in the morning. As she started picking up her toys, she noticed the Procrastination Monster looking smaller.

In the afternoon, Lily completed her homework without delay. As she finished, she saw the Procrastination Monster shrinking further. Lily was getting the hang of it.

Every day, Lily continued to complete her tasks on time. Slowly but surely, the Procrastination Monster became smaller and smaller. It was clear that Lily was winning over procrastination.

One day, the Procrastination Monster was so small that it could hardly be seen. It was upset and told Lily, "You've defeated me by not procrastinating!" Lily felt proud of her achievement.

From that day on, Lily never put off her tasks. She realized that completing her work on time made her feel happy and relaxed. She no longer feared the Procrastination Monster.

Lily's story spread across the town. The children learned about the Procrastination Monster and how Lily defeated it. They too started following Lily's approach, making their lives easier and happier.

Lily's mother was proud of her daughter. She saw the change in Lily and was happy that she was becoming more responsible. Lily's story had not only helped her but also others in the town.

One day, Lily noticed a tiny green speck in her room. It was the Procrastination Monster, who had come to say goodbye. He was proud of Lily for learning the importance of time.

The Procrastination Monster said, "I'm leaving now, Lily. But remember, if you start procrastinating again, I'll be back!" Lily nodded and promised to always complete her tasks on time.

And so, the Procrastination Monster left, leaving behind a more organized and responsible Lily. She continued her routine of completing tasks without delay, keeping the monster at bay.

Lily's story became a lesson for all the children. They learned that procrastination was not a good habit and that completing tasks on time led to a more fulfilling and stress-free life.

Lily's journey to defeat the Procrastination Monster was not easy, but she never gave up. She faced the challenge with determination and won. Her story inspired everyone in the town.

Lily's mother often told her story to other parents. She hoped it would help their children overcome procrastination, just like Lily. The story of Lily and the Procrastination Monster became a popular bedtime story.

Lily grew up to be a responsible and organized person. She always completed her tasks on time, and the Procrastination Monster never returned. Lily had truly defeated procrastination.