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Thursday, Sept. 10th
Do NOT: Procrastinate
Do NOW: Update your Planner - 50
points if updating before the bell.
Note paper ready to write! - 50
points if
ready.
Today:
Topic: Procrastination
Activity: Notes & Discussion
Video
 Test is Friday. Sept. 11th
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What is Procrastination?
Definition
- to defer action, delay; to put off
until another day or time.
- the behavior of postponing.
- allowing low-priority tasks to
get in the way of high-priority ones.
Procrastination may be positive but is
usually negative.
Ultimate Question: How costly is the delay?
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Procrastination Begins as a…
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Strategy for coping with difficult circumstances at home or
school.
Distraction from unpleasant tasks or tasks that make a
student nervous.
Control mechanism to break the rules in an environment
where they are not in control.
Challenge because the student is otherwise bored with class
or schoolwork.
Easy way out because the student learned there were no
serious consequences.
Protection from being labeled “stupid.” (Peer pressure)
Protection from being labeled “smart.”
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How Do I Procrastinate
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work on anything less important.
become obsessed with cleaning.
work or play with my hobbies.
go workout.
play any sport or game.
just sit and stare.
listen to music.
watch a movies or TV programs.
play video games.
read.
nap or sleep.
play with my pets.
doodle great works of art.
go shopping.
talk others into procrastinating or let others talk me into it!
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Causes of Procrastination
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Thinking Patterns •
Perfectionism
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Inadequacy
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Discomfort
Behavioral Patterns- Procrastination can be a vicious cycle!
To do or not to do…
I’ll never
procrastinate again!
START
I’ll start early
this time…
Is there something
wrong with me?
There is still time…
I’ve got to start soon…
What if I don’t do this?
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Consequences
External -- Loss of money, grants or loans
Internal
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Loss of friendships or significant others
Lowered grades
Incomplete academic programs
Tension with parents
Fees, fines, and warrants
Conflict with teachers and administrators
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Self-criticism
Embarrassment
Anxiety
Lack of concentration
Guilt
Physical exhaustion or illness
Inability to enjoy other classes or activities
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Strategies to Fight Procrastination
Use “WASPS”
W – Weigh benefits of completing the task vs.
procrastinating to you and to others.
(If it is helpful, make a list of how you will feel as a result.)
A – Analyze the task and break it apart into periods of time
that are doable for you.
(If you need to, plan for 15-30 min. segments.)
S – Set reasonable goals with deadlines.
(You may want to write out an intention statement with a reward upon
completion.)
P – Plan ahead; implement your tasks and goals into your
daily/weekly schedule.
(Schedule for unanticipated events and some play time.)
S – Start NOW and learn to Say NO!
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Helpful Tips
Accept procrastination as normal.
Be realistic; don’t expect perfection.
Think positively.
Keep yourself accountable by telling others.
Ask for help.
Set physical reminders.
Study at the time of day you are most
effective and in a location that is not
distracting.
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