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Motivation, Procrastination, & Time Management
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Linda Williams Learning Strategist Student Success, Stauffer Library 613-533-6315 sass.queensu.ca/learningstrategies
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Motivation & Procrastination
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Why did you come to grad school?
What did you hope to achieve?
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What is “keeping “ you at grad school?
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What do you find challenging in terms of
maintaining your motivation?
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Common Challenges in Grad School
Lack of structure in day, tasks
Lack of accountability
Competing demands
Abstract nature of
tasks
Unclear expectations
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Equal and Opposites Forces Motivation = related to action, movement Procrastination = delay or avoid action
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The truth about Motivation Myth: “I’ll do it when I feel like it” Fact: Activity precedes interest Myth: If I just wait, the time will be right and I’ll be more productive Fact: Developing work routines builds motivation and productivity
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The truth about Procrastination Myth: This is “me”, it’s my style. Reality: Procrastination is just a habit. Myth: I do my best work under pressure Reality: Procrastination may have served you in the past, but now the volume & associated stress is counter-productive.
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Manufacturing Motivation engagement
goals
strategies for action rewards
accountability
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What are your future plans?
What will get you there?
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Today
Tomorrow or
Yesterday
Week
Month
Year
5 Years
10 Years
How does your grad work connect?
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What gets you side-tracked?
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Task Based Goals SMART goal: For the next 7 days, I will complete 2 pages of writing per day. I will devote 2 hours to writing in the morning, and 2 hours in the afternoon.
Poorly structured goal: I think I’ll write today.
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Micro-goals www.mytomatoes.com
5 minutes 5 pages
5 paragraphs
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Trouble Getting Started? Try the “5 More Rule” Set a modest, achievable goal e.g. 5 more pages, 5 more minutes, 5 more
dishes, 5 more sentences Do it —you can, it’s modest! STOP—recognize your achievement Make a decision: 5 More? End of work? …
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Trouble Staying Focussed? Turn off the technology Plan “check me” time
Do hardest work first Use 50 min. on/10 min. off pattern x 3hrs
max. OR complete your deep thinking Switch up tasks
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Focus continued Start each session with a quick review Different work spaces for different tasks
Build in thinking time (while you run?)
Set limits on your work day--refresh
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Get Stuff Out of Your Head Distraction Pad
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Reward using your “distractors”
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Types of Rewards Extrinsic Rewards Recognition by others e.g. Gold Medal, pay, MVP, praise
Intrinsic Rewards Personal thoughts or
feelings. Often based on values.
e.g. satisfaction, pride, relief, curiosity, delight, new understanding
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The Motivation Cycle
review
goals
strategies for action
rewards accountability
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Accountability Tell yourself
Tell a peer
Tell your advisor
Go public!! Tap into extrinsic rewards.
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Let your supervisor know what you need to be productive
-frequency of contact -amount of structure -resources -professional feedback -personal encouragement
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Action Plan 3 things I will start within 24 hours
2 things I will learn more about
1 thing I will STOP now
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Time Management
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Personal habits Do you set goals of completing a task? working for a period of time?
Is your system working for you?
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Tools for Time Management
Term Calendar + Task Analysis Weekly Schedule Daily To Do
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Big Picture planning Task Analysis Break large assignments into tasks Work backward: Estimate time needed per
task Add time for the unexpected Enter date on Term Calendar
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Step/Task Work dates
Estimated Time
Actual Time
1. Search for all available methods/ paradigms
May 20-26
10 hours
2. Examine each method and relate to my research questions.
May 30-June 4
20 hours
3. Consider methods I might use
June 7-11
5 hours
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Task Analysis Tools
Assignment Calculator see www.queensu.ca/qlc
Thesis Manager see www.queensu.ca/qlc/thesis.html
Time and task Gantt chart: www.ganttproject.biz
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How can I fit everything in? Weekly Schedules 1- fixed commitments (classes, job, family) 2- health activities 3- estimate # hours needed per course –OR work in 3 hour blocks for research/thinking 4-flexible commitments 5-ensure daily down time
Remake it, until it works!
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E-calendars or schedules Google Calendar
iCal Outlook
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Partition the day
3 hrs in morning, 3 hrs in afternoon, 2 hrs? in evening Assign tasks to blocks, e.g. reading, data
collection, writing, thinking, T.A.’ing
• Use intervening time for eating, exercise, socializing, Facebook, nap
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Block Scheduling
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Goals for the Week: Complete draft of fellowship application Prepare lecture for Thursday Go to dentist Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Morning Afternoon Evening
Goals for Each Day:
Buy gift for mom’s birthday
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Include Free Time & Think Time
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Prioritizing the TO DO List
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOksW_NabEk
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Time Matrix Urgent Not Urgent
Important
Not Important
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Meaningful, productive tasks family & friends
hobbies & activities
Crisis control Deadlines
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Delete It
Do it
Delegate it
Defer it
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4 D Decision System
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Start Time
End Time
Time Used
Description of Activity
How well I used my time 1= poor 5= great
Analysis: Why did I rate the task in this way
9:00 10:30 1 h 30 min
Graded PSY100 exams
5 Exams due on Monday
10:45 11:30 45 min Scheduled research participants
3 Could have delegated to RA
12:00 1:00 1 h Lunch with Sarah 5 Chance to catch up
Monitoring Time & Accomplishments
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Dealing with Distractions and other Time Bandits Check me, check me! Ring, ring! Friends, family Students wanting help Supervisor asking for a response Sunny day Dirty house No laundry Travel time
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Action Plan 3 things I will start within 24 hours
2 things I will learn more about
1 thing I will STOP now
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“Managing Your Time at Graduate School”
http://sass.queensu.ca/learningstrategies/topic-time-management/
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Learning Strategies Advising Professional Consults Student Success unit, 1st floor Stauffer Library 613-533-6315
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