Definitions
This term means the general desire to do something. The "why" behind human behavior
Motivation
Everyone has this function of motivation. It is what keeps you doing the things needed to stay alive.
Biological Motivation - The motivation to complete basic survival tasks such as eats, drinking, shelter, and safety.
When you feel as though you could be spending your time on more important tasks, someone could say you have "Task _______"
Task Aversion - The feeling that your time could be spent doing another thing therefore you put off the task at hand.
Name one skill to combat feeling overwhelmed or paralyzed by a task
Take a deep breath and break the task down into smaller more manageable tasks
A term used to explain why someone may procrastinate. You could say "a ____ of motivation"
"a lack of motivation" (Note: lacking motivation is not always procrastination! Procrastination requires the intentional delay of a task)
Name a type of motivation that involves factors outside of the person.
Extrinsic - The external motivator (ex. money, praise, a prize, etc)
When you feel so overwhelmed by the idea of the task you feel like you can't even start
Paralysis Procrastination
(Similar to overwhelm, however overwhelming can be described as too many tasks at once).
True or False - Procrastinators are lazy and never want to get their work done on time
False! it is estimated between 70-90% of procrastinators do not like the behavior and wish to change it!
This term is the intentional delay of a task that can be due to multiple factors
Procrastination
What does the latin root "Intra" mean and how does it relate to our motivation. (hint, it only uses "intr___" in the word"
"Intra" - inside or within
Intrinsic motivators are motivators that come from someone internal desire to do the task.
We named 3 Types of Procrastinators... name two and their functions
Thrill Seekers - gain excitement from waiting until the last minute
Avoiders - Attempt to get out to the task all together
Indecisives - struggle to start/continue/finish a task due to mental blocks such as perfectionism
As you get more assignments throughout the school year, how can you manage them and avoid procrastination from stress?
Your planners are a great tool to support organization!
Talk with your teachers about keeping your assignments organized
Always check in if something feels too heavy!