Coffee and Conversation: What's the most valuable lesson you've learned this year?

I am linking up again with Kalyn and Lauren for Coffee and Conversation! Last week's post really allowed me to think about things that I am thankful for this week. I know I should think about it every week - even every day - but I fall short of that. If you'd like to read that post, click here.  This week the question is:  What is the most valuable lesson you've learned this year so far?  I'd like to say that's an EASY question, and the answer (for me) is easy, but I believe that a LESSON is also learned, and I'm not quite sure I've learned the lesson I have been taught this year.  It is that -- PROCRASTINATION IS NOT THE KEY!

I am the world's worst about waiting until crunch time to get started on things. Since starting at a 4-year college, I have learned that it is NOT always the greatest idea to wait until the last minute, and since I have gotten in the habit of doing things sooner rather than later - I find myself a lot less stressed out (and SO relieved) when the time comes for things that I don't procrastinate. 

Disclaimer:

This does not mean I never procrastinate. 

I am still fairly good at it! 

I have, however, started making notecards weeks before tests, done homework two nights in advance, and even tried to make sure I'm early (rather than RIGHT ON time) for class each morning. 

I find that I am a lot less stressed out when I plan ahead, and I always want to kick myself when I DON'T plan ahead. 

Now, among other lessons like

- making sure I lock my car, 

- wood stain under your nail beds is NOT attractive,

- smashing your thumb can delay life indefinitely,

- NEVER go to a "sit down" restaurant if you're famished,

and lastly...

- while it's fun to do nothing on Sunday's, it's also great to get things accomplished, 

I have learned a few things this week year. 

Tell us what you've learned! 

Go link up!