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Understanding Procrastination

Procrastination can be a minor problem for some but is often a source of stress and anxiety. Find out how to avoid procrastination or putting something off until the last minute. And when procrastinating becomes a symptom of a more significant problem such as low confidence, anxiety, depression, and more.

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GoodTherapy-Procrastination

GoodTherapy is a mental health resource hub with information on professionals who provide these services. The webpage Procrastination answers what is, causes, the effects, and how to stop the "self-defeating behavior." Notably, the health consequences of procrastination if it occurs too often in one's life.

CalPoly-Procrastination

The California Polytechnic State University, CalPoly, provides the traits of procrastination. These traits are low self-confidence, frustration, and stubbornness. The webpage goes a step forward to explain the benefits of overcoming procrastination, like peace of mind and a feeling of accomplishment.

Another excellent resource is the 'Procrastination Self-Check' on the Lumen Learning webpage, College Success. Check out the procrastination checklist and a helpful list of challenges and solutions to help you overcome putting something off. Bring in a family or friend to help with the activities or do the self-assessment to determine if you are a procrastinator.

Check out Tim Urban's TED Talk on the web page, a self-proclaimed "master" procrastinator. He talks about his personal battle with procrastination and how he learned to work around it.

What do you do to combat procrastination? Let us know in the comments below! For the week of April 4th, SPAN will not host the Youth Chat. Come back to join us on April 13th at 3:30-4:00 PM on the SPAN Youth Chat.

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