Procrastination presentation

Procrastination presentation

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  Procrastination A College Student’sWorst Enemy!!!
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  Procrastination is thethief of time.— Edward Young (1683-1765) Procrastination is roughly defined by dictionary.com as the act of postponing or delaying an act needlessly. Although all of us are affected by procrastination to some degree, this behavior may be a habitual state for others. Why, you ask is this the case? Well the simple answer to this is that procrastinators are often rewarded with a decent or respectable grade for work that was completed under tight time restraints and thus their behavior is seemingly reinforced.
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  Reinforcement Procrastination is aperpetual cycle of reinforcement, which is what makes it difficult to recognize this behavior. Every time one chooses to delay a required task, they are reinforcing their negative attitude towards said task. In other words, every time one fails to deal with a responsibility they are less than ecstatic about doing, they: 3.Strengthen the habit of not doing 4.Practice avoidance instead of participation 5.Avoid acquiring training and skills 6.Indoctrinate themselves with fear Procrastination (2007, ). Retrieved February 8, 2009, from http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/procrastination.html
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  The art ofwriting is the art of applying the seat of the pants to the seat of the chair.—Mary Heaton Vorse Some Characteristics of the Procrastinator  Low Self-Confidence  I’m Too Busy Attitude  Stubbornness  Source of Control/Manipulation  Pressure Coping Mechanism  Plays the Role of Frustrated Victim
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  Common Excuses From Procrastinators  I’ll do it tomorrow  I’ll do it tomorrow, if . . .  I deserve a little fun first!  I need a little time to relax and clear my mind before I start.  Maybe I am not on the right track in school. Procrastination (2007, ). Retrieved February 8, 2009, from http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/procrastination.html
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  Common Reasons Behind Procrastination  The task appears too difficult  The task requires a lot of time  Lack of knowledge or skill in the subject  Fear
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  Common Rationalizations for Procrastinating  I work better under pressure.  I need to get some more information before I can deal with this assignment.  I am not in the mood to deal with this right now.  I waited until the last minute before and I did great!  My family needs to come first and right now they need me.  I had others things that needed my attention and this just seemed less of a priority.  If I work on this now, I will miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Procrastination (2007, ). Retrieved February 8, 2009, from http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/procrastination.html
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  Can One Ovrco e the Pre io s Pro e m ir vu crastinating Ways???
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  Tips and TricksTo Help Avoid Procrastination: Break the task up into small, more manageable parts. Complete one of each of these smaller bits per session. Let Peer Pressure Work For You, i.e. tell others your plan so that you feel obligated to complete it. Choose a Work Conducive Environment Make a Plan Ahead of Time Try the Five Minute Plan (Work for five minutes on a task and, after the five minutes are up, if you don’t feel inspired, move on to something else. However, chances are you will be hooked and want to keep working. Don’t Expect Miracles; there will always be bumps in the road so just remember to stay focused and remain flexible with your plans. Procrastination (2007, ). Retrieved February 8, 2009, from http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/procrastination.html
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  Benefits to Overcoming Procrastinating Habits  Peace of Mind  A feeling of Strength  Healthy Feeling of Being in Charge of One’s self  A feeling of Competency  A feeling of Capability  Decreased Stress and Anxiety
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  Other Helpful Websites Tryvisiting these websites for other helpful background information, insights, and tips and tricks on how to avoid procrastination. http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/p http://www.psychologytoday.com/rss/pto-2003