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,
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