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procrastination
putting off or delaying a task you said you would do, even when you know it will cause problems later
responsible
- taking care of tasks and making good choices about what to do first
planning how to use your time so you can finish important tasks
time management
avoid
- to stay away from something or not do it
threat
- something that seems dangerous or scary and makes you feel worried
a strong feeling of fear or worry about something that might happen
a strong feeling of fear or worry about something that might happen
the time or day by which something must be finished
deadline
a small part inside the brain that helps people notice dangers and feel strong emotions
amygdala
chemicals in the body that send messages and can change how we feel or act
hormones
the front part of the brain that helps you plan, make decisions, and control your feelings
the front part of the brain that helps you plan, make decisions, and control your feelings
the body’s quick reaction to danger that makes you want to fight, run away, or stay very still
fight, flight, or freeze response
feeling unsure about yourself or worried you are not good enough
insecurity
being kind to yourself when you make mistakes instead of being harsh or mean to yourself
self-compassion
distraction
something that takes your attention away from what you should be doing
strategy
- a plan or method you use to solve a problem or reach a goal
"All procrastinators are lazy" true or false?
False; many procrastinators actually care too much and fear failure
How can journaling help someone who procrastinates?
It helps you write about why the task is stressing you and address those concerns
What is the prefrontal cortex responsible for?
Helping you think long-term and regulate your emotions
What does the passage suggest about self-compassion and procrastination?
Cultivating self-compassion and forgiving yourself helps break the procrastination cycle
According to the passage, what does procrastination's stress response involve?
Fight, flight, or freeze response triggered by the amygdala
Which feelings are most likely to make someone procrastinate?
Dread, incompetence, and insecurity
What is one simple strategy mentioned to help reduce procrastination?
Breaking a task into smaller elements
What can happen when you're too hard on yourself about a task?
It adds more bad emotions to the task, making it feel like an even bigger threat
According to the passage, why does our brain cause us to procrastinate?
Our brain tries to protect us by helping us avoid tasks that feel like threats
Who is more likely to procrastinate according to the passage?
People who have difficulty controlling their emotions and those with low self-esteem