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Deadlines in Calendar Are
Closer Than They Appear:
Overcome Procrastination
and Get ‘Er Done!ANDREA MAXIE, ACADEMIC SKILLS
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How do you
procrastinate?
How does it
make you
feel?
Why are you
here?
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What’s procrastination?
Delaying something even though you know you’ll
be worse off
Choosing instant gratification over long-term gain
3 components
Intention-action gap
Voluntary
Consequence
All procrastination is delay, but not all delay is
procrastination
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What’s the problem?
We don’t get stuff done (or don’t get it done as
well, as easily, or as happily as we’d like)
We end up with lots of negative feelings
Guilt
Inadequacy
Self-doubt
Frustration
Depression
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Why do you
procrastinate?
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Why do we procrastinate?
As a student, you have…
Large amount of work expected
Lots of unstructured time
Many more desirable distractions
Little accountability
You might also suffer from…
Evaluation apprehension
Perfectionism
Feeling inadequate
Undeveloped study skills
Aversion to discomfort
Resentment
Being overextended
Lifestyle issues
Fear of success
Overwhelming negative emotional states
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Instant gratification monkey
https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator?language=en
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How do you
overcome
procrastination?
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How to overcome procrastination
1. Recognize what’s happening
2. Forgive yourself
3. Understand why you’re
procrastinating
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How to overcome procrastination
4. Make a plan
Assess tasks
Prioritize
Set realistic goals
Make a schedule
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How to overcome procrastination
5. Breakdown tasks into VERY small steps
E.g., open a document, read the
chapter title, write down your name
A little action will…
o Make you feel better about the task
o Increase your self esteem
o Reduce your desire to procrastinate
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How to overcome procrastination
6. Just start!
The “perfect” time will not come
7. Set yourself up for success
Identify the best times and spaces for productivity
8. Think of your future self (and be kind!)
9. Create accountability
Find a commitment device (e.g., give a friend $100 or a valuable possession – you get it back when you’ve completed your task!
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What will you
do now?
MAKE A
PROCRASTINATION
COMBAT PLAN!
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Resources and References
http://www.procrastination.ca/
http://waitbutwhy.com/2013/10/why-
procrastinators-procrastinate.html
http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2013/07/chronic-
procrastination/
http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2015/01/how-to-stop-
procrastinating/
WWW.TRENTU.CA/ACADEMICSKILLS