1、1.Have you always been reluctant to go to bed in the evening,while reluctant to wake up in the morning?2.Have you ever stayed up Late to finish your homework?3.Do you often put off yourimportant work later and later?ProcrastinationPresented by*MajorContents1234What is procrastination?Negative effect
2、s of procrastinationReasons For Procrastination How to overcome procrastination What is procrastination?Basically,procrastination is the act of putting off essential task until a later time.Source of great stress and anxiety for many people.Procrastination Timeline“There are one week until the assig
3、nment is due.”IIIIIIIVFalse Sense of SecurityDeadline is Set“I have plenty of time.”“I will get started soon,I only work well under pressure.”“Oh no!The assignment is due tomorrow!”Panic&Stress Set InTime PassesAcademic Procrastination(学业拖延)l52%of surveyed students indicated having a moderate to hig
4、h need for help concerning procrastination.l80%95%of college students engage in procrastination,approximately 75%considering themselves procrastinators.Negative effects Impeding your ability to achieve your goal.Health Problem Stress&Anxiety Bad MoodFour Simple ReasonsThe task seems too hard to do.F
5、ree time is unavailable until the weekend.Dont want to make a mistake until youre sure its right.Everyone will know you made a mistake.Difficult Time-consumingLack of Knowledge/skillsFearsFour Complex ReasonsIf I cant do it right,dont do it at allWithhold best efforts out of spite 1.Feeling overwhel
6、med2.2.UnfairnessMinimize your abilitiesPerfectionismAnger/HostilityLow Frustration ToleranceSelf-DowningSteps to overcome Procrastination1.Acknowledge that you are postponing a task.2.List the reasons why you are postponing doing the task.3.Discuss the reasons and list ways to overcome them.4.Begin
7、 the task immediately!Helpful Tips Write down your tasks in a visible place with their due dates.Make the tasks look easy in your mind.Break the task into components.nModify your environment to encourage accomplishing the task.nTell your family/friends about your goal;they will motivate you along the way.nReward yourself for a job well done!Helpful TipsDepend On Your DETERMINATION!Depend On Your REALIZATION!Depend On YOU!Procrastination is the thief of time.Overcoming procrastination will do you a great favor in terms of study and life!Thanks for your attention!Q&A
