Workshops and Outreach Groups

Topics: Time Management

Procrastination

Do you put things off till the last minute, then feel guilty and plagued with self-doubt? There are a variety of reasons that people procrastinate (perfectionism, evaluation anxiety, ambiguity in the task, fear of the unknown, lack of relevance, etc.), but there ARE ways to overcome them. Here are a few tips:

• First, recognize what contributes to your procrastination. Do you have difficulty concentrating? Are you a perfectionist? Do you have a hard time making decisions? Or do you manage your time poorly?
• Understand that time management requires a certain amount of discipline. Learn to Prioritize your tasks and to use your time more wisely. Alternatively, you may decide that certain things really only need a minimal amount of effort. Admit it and move on!
• Learn how to Breakdown Tasks into more manageable parts.
• Dwell on your successes, rather than your failures. Periodically write down your goals -- for the long- and short-term -- and identify your strengths as well as areas for self-improvement. Track your progress!
• Change your Study Environment.
• Be reasonable about your expectations for yourself. Perfectionism often results in rebellion or self-sabotage.