Parkinson´s Law and Language learning

Professor Parkinson wrote in 1955 that "Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion." We may replace "work" with "study" and get: "Study expands so as to fill the time available for its mastery." Yes, I am referring to procrastination, applied to the study of languages. And that is why setting goals, realistic goals is so crucial to acquiring a second language. Say to yourself: "By July 2021, I will have mastered Hindi well enough to read, write and hold a conversation in it." Then you set yourself, on a daily regular basis, to accomplish that promise.

"I will read Stoker´s Dracula in English by next Monday." "I will watch the series Dead to me, recommended by Lux_Lucy, before next Wednesday." "During August I will keep a diary in English." "I will learn 15 common proverbs in English and Spanish by the 21st of this month." 

We must set a time limit. This is essential, or else time will expand for ever... and ever, and Professor Parkinson´s Law will haunt us for the rest of our lives.