procrastinators mindset
this phrase describes the tendency to put off tasks until the last minute, often due to feelings of overwhelm or anxiety
procrastination haha
checking social media repeatedly throughout the workday is an example of this type of procrastination tactic
distraction
around what percent of adults are chronic procrastinators?
20%
what kind of feelings are involved in procrastination?
negative, low self esteem
pretty obvious most answers should slide here "u cant do work on time", "quality of work is affected", etc
the belief that they will perform better under pressure
pressure-performance paradox / procrastinator's paradox
when people are being busy by doing acts such as organizing their workspace, setting up for the work, etc-- instead of completing actual work, they are engaging in this behavior
pseudo-productivity
do older people procrastinate less or more than younger people?
less (age is negatively correlated with procrastination)
what impacts can procrastination have on your mental health?
anxiety, depression, stress
the technique when you break down large tasks into smaller, more manageable steps is called?
chunking
why do procrastinators often experience positive emotions when they finally start working on a task right before a deadline?
rush-induced dopamine (stress + dopamine leading to heightened levels of feeling)
this common procrastination strategy involves creating a detailed plan for a task without actually starting to work on it
overplanning
a famous author that wrote "life on the mississippi" and books about "huckleberrry finn" said "Do not put off till tomorrow what can be put off till day-after-tomorrow just as well,". who is the author?
why does your body respond to procrastination the way it does?
you see it as a threat (bonus 100 if you mention amygdala, adrenaline, fear response, prefrontal cortex)
explain the 80/20 rule and how to use it
20% of all tasks typically contribute to 80% of the total workload, so focus on the high-yield topics, the 20% that are the most important
this psychological phenomenon explains why procrastinators often focus on smaller, less important tasks instead of tackling bigger projects
the "easy-task effect"
the act of repeatedly setting deadlines for yourself and then missing them, often leading to further procrastination
deadline shifting
people spend around how many days a year procrastinating? think about other statistics about procrastination. (you can use a calculator)
what is laziness defined by and why is it not equal to procrastination?
procrastination- distracting yourself with other tasks, etc
using a productivity calendar helps in?
accountability, time management, or goal setting
"[__________]" is a cognitive bias where people overestimate their ability to complete tasks they think are easy, often leading to potentially overlooking potential pitfalls or necessary preparation
the "hard-easy" effect
acknowledging the work you have and then ignoring it in favor of more interesting activities
avoidance
procrastination can be an “expression of subtle [__________] dysfunction” in people who are otherwise neuropsychologically healthy
executive dysfunction
how does procrastination permanently affect your brain chemistry? besides the obvious "makes you procrastinate more in the future"?
reduced gray matter in the prefrontal cortex, impacts decision-making and impulse control, increases stress hormone levels
what is the three-minute rule?
starting something for "just three minutes" to get over the initial push of having to start something