Final Procrastination2

Beat Procrastination : 

Beat Procrastination -"It's a job that's never started that takes the longest to finish." J. R. R. Tolkien (1892 - 1973)

What is procrastination? : 

7 What is procrastination?

Introduction : 

8 Introduction Putting off a task which needs to be done We may disguise avoidance by being very busy We may find things to do that are interesting or even useful, but don't contribute towards the main goal It may involve feelings of anxiety, stress, guilt, shame and depression

Victims : 

Victims Procrastination afflicts millions of people and almost always has negative effects on productivity and sense of well-being. Although everyone procrastinates in his/her own way, it can best be defined as delaying required or desired tasks by choosing other activities.

Cycle Timeline : 

Cycle Timeline “There are 2 weeks until the Empowered is due.” I II III IV False Sense of Security Deadline is Set “We have plenty of time.” “I will get started soon, I only work well under pressure.” “Oh no! The Empowered is due tomorrow! ” Panic & Stress Set In Time Passes

Negative Effects of Procrastination : 

Negative Effects of Procrastination Stress/Anxiety Neglecting Your Health Irritability/Bad Mood Letting Yourself & Others Down Not Achieving Your Full Potential

Four Simple Reasons For Procrastination : 

Four Simple Reasons For Procrastination Difficult  The task seems too hard to do Time-consuming  Free time is unavailable until the Weekend Lack of knowledge/skills Don’t want to make a mistake until you’re sure it’s right Fears  Everyone will know you made a mistake

Four Complex Reasons For Procrastination : 

Four Complex Reasons For Procrastination Perfectionism 1. “If you can’t do it right, don’t do it at all” 2. May delay starting a project 3. Creates dissatisfaction & frustration Anger/Hostility 1. Withhold best efforts out of spite 2. Getting Even Low Frustration Tolerance  1. Feeling overwhelmed 2. Unfairness Self-Downing 1. Minimize your skills/abilities 2. Attribute success to luck 3. Cannot accept praise for work accomplished

Steps to Cure Procrastination : 

Steps to Cure Procrastination Acknowledge that you are postponing a task. List the reasons why you are postponing doing the task. Discuss the reasons and list ways to overcome them. Begin the task immediately!

Steps to Overcome Procastination : 

Steps to Overcome Procastination 1. Make Action Notes It’s easy to simply make notes, but it does good to you only if its used to build business. 2. Get Rid of Fear Growing experiences aren’t always fun, but they happen. 3. Turn Off Distractions Turn off all distractions like checking mail, answering phone &Focus on the task at hand. 4. Daily Plan & Weekly Plan Writing a quick schedule for tomorrow.. on normal paper in a desktop calendar!?! 5. Do the Most Profitable Activities First Find the most profitable activity and do it first 6. Reward Yourself Set milestones and reward yourself. 7. Accountability Assign your own public accountability.

Other tips… : 

Other tips… Do’s: Change your thoughts Engage in physical activity (exercise) Give yourself some alone time (15 – 30 min. without distractions) Increase alertness by changing your position or stretching for a few minutes (important thing is movement!) Don’ts: Criticize yourself! Anticipate catastrophe Focus on faults, inadequacies, things left undone

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17 Personal Timetable

Use Personal Timetabling to: : 

18 Use Personal Timetabling to: acknowledge what you have achieved save mental energy be purposeful and realistic meet deadlines and keep up with work have effective study time and effective relaxation Enjoy yourself without guilt and worry