Don't say "I was busy" to make an excuse
 

  Those who have a writing job like a reporter always feel some pressure to finish writing by the deadline. The reporters working in a university newspaper also have to keep the deadline. The deadline is a kind of appointment date. The reporters make an appointment to keep the deadline with other people. I am always under a lot of stress from the due dates, because if I do not keep the deadline, other people not only me experience inconvenience or embarrassment.
  Idle, indecisive and selfish people can not keep their words. They put off their work which has to be completed on a specific day, disrupt other people’s schedules, and say, “I am too busy with other work,” without admitting that they are somehow lazy and selfish. It is almost true that they are too busy; they really are busy and exhausted because they are always pushed for time.
  In fact, sometimes I did not consider it important to keep appointments with friends, and I did not realize that my selfish behavior interrupted other people's work. I also said, “I was busy,” and I rationalized my behavior. I couldn't be confident with myself. Unfortunately, I could not change my bad habits. I am an idle and selfish person, and I am usually behind schedule. However, at least I now know that other people's time is also important for them as my time is important for me.
  When I put off appointments and homework constantly, I have to finish class assignments and write some articles in a hurry at the end of the month. I also can not concentrate on both the homework and the articles. I am always busy and sensitive when a deadline is approaching. The unimportant or important appointments are constantly connected in people's lives, and people who do not keep unimportant appointments will can not keep important appointments.
  I try to keep promises with friends since I know that other people's time is also important. Reporters make many appointments with people whenever they write articles related with the newspaper. My peers who try to keep their promises with me make me reflect on myself. Their faithful attitude set an example for me. I know that I will never be able to publish newspapers if my peers and professors do not help me. I really want to say thank you to everyone who gave me a chance where I could admit a lot of my faults.