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Procrastination

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What <ul><li>The deliberate act of excessive postponing. </li></ul>?

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Why <ul><li>Offers protection from fear or anxiety. </li></ul>?

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Bad Habit <ul><li>It is a justifying behavior caused by perfectionism, inadequacy, and fear of discomfort. </li></ul><ul><li>The second cause of bad habits is behavior that becomes cyclical. </li></ul>

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The Cycle Of Procrastination Anxiety, fear and feelings of inadequacy keep building within and eventually avoiding tasks reinforces procrastination.

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<ul><li>Human mind </li></ul><ul><li>I'll start early this time </li></ul><ul><li>I've got to start soon </li></ul><ul><li>What if I don't start the project in time? </li></ul><ul><li>I should have started sooner </li></ul><ul><li>I am studying for the quiz, I have completed my homework, but the project…… </li></ul><ul><li>I can never enjoy going out with friends </li></ul><ul><li>Hey, there is still time </li></ul><ul><li>Procrastinator </li></ul><ul><li>But now isn't the right time </li></ul><ul><li>There is still plenty of time </li></ul><ul><li>Feelings of doom over the consequences </li></ul><ul><li>Guilt feeling begin </li></ul><ul><li>At least, I'm getting something done </li></ul><ul><li>The procrastinator tries to enjoy other activities but pending tasks keep him from relaxing and enjoying himself </li></ul><ul><li>The moment of truth is closing in; the procrastinator tries to remain optimistic </li></ul>

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<ul><li>Human mind </li></ul><ul><li>There must be something wrong with me </li></ul><ul><li>Why bother — there is no way I can finish it </li></ul><ul><li>I will never do this to myself again </li></ul><ul><li>Procrastinator </li></ul><ul><li>Self-deprecating comments affix blame and intensify the cycle </li></ul><ul><li>I should have started earlier </li></ul><ul><li>If the price is high enough, the procrastinator might start making the changes required. If not, the cycle begins again </li></ul>

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Can Procrastination Be Cured ?

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<ul><li> </li></ul><ul><li>Greater energy is required to start change than to sustain change . </li></ul>

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Tips to Cure Procrastination <ul><li>SELF-TALK </li></ul><ul><ul><li>The first step is to admit there is a problem. If you don't know you are a procrastinator, how can you possibly be expected to change behavior patterns? </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>The second step is to begin monitoring your behavior. </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><li>How frequently do you make excuses for not starting a task? </li></ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><li>Write down all of your excuses on one half of the page, using two columns. </li></ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><li>On the right side of the page, challenge your faulty reasoning (justifications and rationalizations) and write down your realistic thoughts on the opposite side of each excuse. </li></ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><li>example: </li></ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><li>EXCUSE : &quot;I don't feel like doing it.&quot; </li></ul></ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><li>REALISTIC THOUGHT : &quot;If I wait for the right mood, I might never do it.&quot; </li></ul></ul></ul></ul>

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POSITIVE SELF-TALK <ul><li>Do not belittle yourself or your efforts. </li></ul><ul><li>Your tasks are separate from who you are as a person. </li></ul><ul><li>Incorporate self-motivating statements into your thoughts, such as… </li></ul><ul><ul><li>&quot;There is no time like the present.&quot; </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>&quot;The sooner I get this task done, the sooner I can enjoy my favorite TV program.&quot; </li></ul></ul>

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Setting Clear Goals <ul><li>What do you want to accomplish? </li></ul><ul><li>What needs to be done to accomplish it? </li></ul><ul><li>Be specific. </li></ul><ul><li>If there is a deadline, </li></ul><ul><ul><li>figure out a time table with realistic goals at each step. </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>On big projects, plan backwards. Start with small portions of the total project and accomplish it step by step. </li></ul></ul>

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Prioritizing Tasks <ul><li>The greater the importance or urgency, the higher its priority. </li></ul>

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Getting Organized <ul><li>Acquire a calendar, &quot;to do&quot; lists, or an organizer. Use them. </li></ul><ul><li>Record all due dates, deadlines, and the like. Prioritize tasks on &quot;to do&quot; lists. </li></ul><ul><li>Check off those that you accomplish. </li></ul><ul><li>Select the best time of the day for the type of work required. </li></ul><ul><li>Do harder more demanding tasks when you tend to be more alert. </li></ul><ul><li>The more we remember, especially in starting new habits, the more likely we are to follow through with our plans. </li></ul><ul><li>The more we practice our new actions, the more likely they will become good habits. </li></ul>

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Committing To The Task <ul><li>Write a contract stating the task and deadlines that you are vowing to meet. </li></ul><ul><li>Sign it. </li></ul><ul><li>Better still, tell a parent, friend or supervisor about your plans. </li></ul><ul><li>It is amazing how accountable one becomes when vocalizing the terms of the contract. </li></ul>

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Rewarding Yourself <ul><li>A &quot;do it now&quot; attitude deserves a pat on the back. Celebrate your accomplishments, no matter how small. Move on to bigger and greater things </li></ul>