Difference between revisions of "Procrastination"

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Procrastination is the avoidance/delaying of accomplishing a task which has to be accomplished.

- Self-awareness as far as habits and thoughts that lead to procrastinating.

- Avoid perfectionism

- Conquer self-defeating problems such as fear, difficulty in concentrating, poor time management and indecisiveness.

- Set priorities

- Goal setting including the setting of deadlines

- Structure activities of daily life to develop positive habits

- Create an environment which eliminates/reduces distractions

- Increase self-discipline

- Break down projects into smaller tasks

- Track your performance in terms of timely attainment of goals

Impulse control:

Motivation

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 *[http://www.rd.com/slideshows/how-to-stop-procrastinating/view-all/?trkid=soc How to Stop Procrastinating: Top Tricks] - ''Reader's Digest
 * [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070110090851.htm We're Sorry This Is Late ... We Really Meant To Post It Sooner: Research Into Procrastination Shows Surprising Findings; Gregory Harris; ScienceDaily.com; Jan. 10, 2007]
+* [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090112110106.htm Why We Procrastinate And How To Stop; ScienceDaily.com; Jan. 12, 2009]
+'''Impulse control:'''
+* [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080530132101.htm Look Before You Leap: New Study Examines Self-Control; ScienceDaily.com; June 2, 2008]
+'''Motivation'''
+* [http://webapps2.ucalgary.ca/~steel/images/Integrating.pdf Integrating Theories of Motivation, Academy of Management Review 2006, Vol. 31, No. 4, 889–913]
 [[Category: Time management]]
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