How does procrastination affect you?
What is procrastination?
The act of unnecessary delay. Putting things off that need to be done.
Why do we procrastinate?
It is not something we want to do, it is boring, ect.
What emotions can cause us to procrastinate?
anxiety, boredom, frustration, and overwhelmed
What is self-regulation?
controlling one's behavior, emotions, and thoughts in the pursuit of a long term goal.
Give an example of a time you procrastinated. What was the reason you procrastinated?
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Give an example of procrastination.
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Why is willpower not always effective to overcome procrastination?
it is not reliable, depends intent, motivation, mood, or circumstances (peers can say any of these)
Give an example of a common rationalization and excuse that your mind makes to procrastinate.
"I'll feel like it tomorrow", "I work better under pressure", "I'm too tired and i'll have more energy tomorrow" "It's too late to start now".
Share about a time where you had to use self-regulation.
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Why can having too much time cause you to procrastinate?
Because you will always say that you will do the task later. You do not feel that there is a deadline.
What are two consequences of procrastination?
issues relating to: mental and physical health, achieving goals, financial well being.
Role play overcoming procrastination and completing a task.
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What is the strongest weapon against procrastination?
Mindfulness
Why is self regulation important?
allows you to act with vaues, express yourself appropriately, make long term plans, achieve goals, ect
This is a feeling you have when there is too much to do and it feels like things are piling up. You may have so much to do that you do not know where to start.
Feeling overwhelmed
What is an anxious procrastinator?
When someone puts off a task that causes them anxiety.
What is one simple technique to overcome procrastination?
Make it easier
What are 2 benefits of mindfulness?
raises awareness, allows us to act regardless of emotion, makes us more self-compassionate, improves self-control, tune out distractions
What is an effective strategy for self-regulation?
Mindfulness or Cognitive reappraisial (Catch-it, Check-it, change-it)
When you do not have any interest in a task it can make you feel _______.
bored
Procrastination can cause ___________.
How can you make a task easier?
1. take action regularly
2. reduce the resistance you feel/ break the action down to smaller parts
1. Being Aware of Emotions
2. Learning how to deal effectively with emotions
What are 2 qualities of self-regulators
acting in accordance with values, calming themselves, cheering themselves up, maintaining open communication, persisting , putting forth best effort, being flexible, seeing good in others, clear about intentions, taking control, viewing challenges as opportunities.
There is too much to do and you feel you may never catch up.
Feeling behind