#3 Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
Q1. Do you procrastinate sometimes? Yes, I think I sometimes procrastinate. Q2. What are some of the things you procrastinate on? I sometimes find myself performing tasks that I had intended to do days before. For example, some of the course content need to be sorted out. Procrastinating for a few days to do it may result in forgetting some notes, which makes the learning less effective. Q3. What are some reasons for procrastination? Maybe lack of motivation or trouble concentrating. Q4. What are some strategies you can use to combat your procrastination? Step 1: Recognize that you're procrastinating → e.g. Wait to be in "right mood" , or wait for the "right time" to tackle a task. Step 2: Work out why you're procrastinating → Need to understand the reasons why I am procrastinating before begin to tackle it. Step 3: Adopt anti-procrastination strategies → Commit to the task. Focus on doing, not avoiding.