Famous Procrastinators
This procrastinator wrote the Harry Potter series.
Who is J.K Rowling
True or False:"To do" lists help procrastination.
False
This religious group is known as the "masters of mindfulness".
Who are the Buddhist monks?
This is the abbreviation for the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex.
What is the DACC?
This procrastinator was the 42nd president.
Who is Bill Clinton?
True or False: The best way to combat procrastination is to actively push yourself to work.
False
The age-old habit of procrastination was articulated by this Greek philosopher as "a state of mind acting against your better judgment through weakness of will".
Who is Socratese
This area of the brain is located behind the forehead.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This procrastinator would avoid issues, was late for meetings and appointments, and was the CEO of Apple.
Who is Steve Jobs?
True or False: There are tons of apps to help productivity and reduce procrastination.
True
In a research study, they found that 41% of adults procrastinate for this reason.
What is "lack of motivation"?
This part of the brain is shaped like an almond.
This procrastinator said in an interview, "If you’re going to do something, might as well be good at it, right? I’d hate to be a failed procrastinator." She was the author of A Handmaid's Tale.
Who is Margaret Atwood?
Spending 5 minutes a day everyday doing this activity can help reduce anxiety and improve your mood.
What is taking mindful breaths?
61% of students who procrastinate do this activity.
What is watch TV or movies?
This word means fort or bridge.
What is limbic?
Leonardo Da Vinci was easily distracted and left behind many unfinished projects. It took him ___ years to finish the Mona Lisa?
What is 16 years?
This method is used to motivate you and give you a short break before you continue your work.
What is the 1-2-3 Method?
Students are most likely to procrastinate on this task.
What is writing a paper?
True or False: Procrastinators have a larger amygdala.
True