OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION
Overcoming procrastination. The temptation to keep putting off unpleasant activities is strong. Procrastination is the practice of putting off or postponing duties until the very last minute or after the due date. It is more than just a time management issue.
OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION
Types
1. Passive procrastinators: postpone the task because they struggle to decide and follow through on their decisions.
2. Active procrastinators: Deliberately put off the assignment because they “feel challenged and motivated” when working under pressure.
Causes
1. Scholarly
Students may be more prone to procrastination, according to researchers. 75% of students are thought to delay on a regular basis, and almost half of them believe that this habit is a chronic issue.
2. Existing Prejudice
One feature in human behavior that has been linked to procrastination is present bias. We are more likely to be motivated by short-term rewards or gratification than by long-term ones due to the present bias. This is the reason why procrastination feels fantastic right now.
3. Depressive illness
Depression may also be the cause of procrastination. Feelings of helplessness, despair, and exhaustion can make it hard to begin even the most basic activity.
Overcoming it
1. Create a to-do list: You might want to include a due date next to each task to help you stay on course.
2. Take baby steps: To avoid making your chores seem too big, divide the things on your list into tiny, doable steps.
3. Identify the red flags: Be mindful of any procrastinating ideas and try your hardest to fight the temptation. If you start to consider putting off your task, make yourself work on it for a few minutes.
4. Remove distraction: Determine what distracts you the most, such as Facebook updates, Instagram, or the local news, then turn it off.
5. Give yourself a pat on the back: When you complete a task on your to-do list on schedule, give yourself a pat on the back and treat yourself to something enjoyable.