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This term describes putting off a task even though you know it may cause stress later.
Procrastination
True or False: Procrastination usually makes tasks easier later.
False
This word means the drive to start and complete tasks.
Motivation
This happens when waiting for the “perfect time” keeps you from starting.
Perfectionism
This mindset focuses on progress instead of perfection.
Growth mindset
This feeling increases motivation when teens believe they can succeed.
Confidence
Motivation is more reliable when it’s built on this, not feelings.
Habits
This increases when tasks pile up and deadlines approach.
Stress
This mental habit focuses only on worst-case outcomes.
Negative thinking
This emotion often causes procrastination when a task feels overwhelming or boring.
Stress
This mindset helps teens see mistakes as learning opportunities.
Growth mindset
The most effective way to beat procrastination is to do this one thing.
Start
Procrastination often increases this feeling right before a deadline.
Anxiety
This is the short-term reward your brain prefers instead of long-term goals.
Instant gratification
This habit involves working at the same time each day.
Routine
This type of motivation comes from inside, like personal goals or values
Intrinsic motivation
This cycle includes procrastination, stress, rushing, and regret.
The procrastination cycle
This habit involves avoiding tasks by doing something easier or more fun instead.
Avoidance
This type of motivation comes from rewards or consequences.
Extrinsic motivation
Procrastination often tricks teens into believing they have more of this than they do.
Time
This strategy involves breaking a task into smaller, manageable steps.
Chunking
This common excuse sounds like “I’ll do it later” or “I work better under pressure.”
Rationalization
This fear often causes procrastination when teens worry about doing poorly
Fear of failure
This chemical in the brain is linked to motivation and rewards.
Dopamine
Motivation lasts longer when goals connect to this.
Purpose