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| − | '''Procrastination''' is the avoidance/delaying of accomplishing a task | + | '''Procrastination''' is the avoidance/delaying of accomplishing a task that has to be accomplished. |
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| + | - According to Kendra Cherry, MSEd "One of the biggest factors contributing to procrastination is the notion that we have to feel inspired or [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-motivation-2795378 motivated] to work on a task at a particular moment."ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944 What Is Procrastination?] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com</ref> | ||
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| + | - [[Self-regulation]] problems. Some researchers indicate that procrastination is a "form of [[self-regulation]] failure characterized by the irrational delay of tasks despite potentially negative consequences."<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944 What Is Procrastination?] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com</ref><ref>Prem R, Scheel TE, Weigelt O, Hoffmann K, Korunka C. [https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01087 Procrastination in daily working life: A diary study on within-person processes that link work characteristics to workplace procrastination]. Front Psychol. 2018;9:1087. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01087</ref> | ||
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| + | - Cognitive distortions relating to: how long a task will take (or how much time is left to do a task) or how motivated one will be in the future to do a task.<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944 What Is Procrastination?] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com</ref> | ||
== Procrastination management == | == Procrastination management == | ||
Revision as of 19:41, February 15, 2024
Procrastination is the avoidance/delaying of accomplishing a task that has to be accomplished.
Causes
- According to Kendra Cherry, MSEd "One of the biggest factors contributing to procrastination is the notion that we have to feel inspired or motivated to work on a task at a particular moment."ref>What Is Procrastination? by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com</ref>
- Self-regulation problems. Some researchers indicate that procrastination is a "form of self-regulation failure characterized by the irrational delay of tasks despite potentially negative consequences."[1][2]
- Cognitive distortions relating to: how long a task will take (or how much time is left to do a task) or how motivated one will be in the future to do a task.[3]
Procrastination management
- 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
External links
- How to Stop Procrastinating: Top Tricks - Reader's Digest
- 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
- Why We Procrastinate And How To Stop; ScienceDaily.com; Jan. 12, 2009
Impulse control:
Motivation
- ↑ What Is Procrastination? by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com
- ↑ Prem R, Scheel TE, Weigelt O, Hoffmann K, Korunka C. Procrastination in daily working life: A diary study on within-person processes that link work characteristics to workplace procrastination. Front Psychol. 2018;9:1087. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01087
- ↑ What Is Procrastination? by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com