Procrastination
Why is setting deadlines important even for tasks that don’t have one?
It creates urgency and prevents putting tasks off indefinitely
What tool can be used to schedule time for tasks and events?
A calendar
This principle states that work expands to fill the time allotted.
Parkinson’s Law
How do you prioritize tasks when everything feels urgent?
Break big tasks into smaller steps and tackle them efficiently
How can changing your environment help reduce procrastination?
A cleaner or quieter space boosts focus by removing distractions?
What should you create when you have a list of tasks to do?
a to-do list
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
Work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, repeat
What habit has helped people manage time more effectively
Planning ahead
Why do people procrastinate even with plenty or little time?
Tasks feel boring, confusing, or overwhelming
This scheduling method visually blocks out chunks of your day for specific tasks.
Time blocking
What device is one of the biggest modern distractions
A smartphone
How often should you review and adjust your schedule?
Weekly
Can you overcome procrastination?
Yes—by understanding the cause, setting small goals, using the 2-minute rule, and using rewards or consequences
This popular organizational system uses steps like ‘Capture, Clarify, and Organize
What is the GTD (Getting Things Done) method
What is one way to manage distractions?
identify them, set limits, create a work zone, or use Pomodoro
What technique helps you start overwhelming tasks by doing just a tiny piece?
the 2-minute rule
“Changing this part of your surroundings can help reduce procrastination by removing distractions.”
This organizational tool helps you map out your tasks by day or week, ensuring you stay on track with your goals
A planner
This strategy boosts productivity by breaking large, overwhelming tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
What is task chunking (or breaking tasks into smaller steps)
Reviewing this each week helps you stay organized and adjust your priorities as needed
your schedule