Overcoming procrastination - the curse of the blank page!
Mar 22 / Aby D Blog Team
Procrastination is when you put
off doing something that you need to do. This can be a bad habit because it can
make you feel stressed and overwhelmed. We
procrastinate because it feels good to put things off and it's hard to do
things we don't want to do. For example, if I don't feel like doing my
assignment, I might put it off until the last minute. That way, I can avoid
doing the assignment, but I'll also have to deal with the stress of having to
do it in a hurry.
Why
do we procrastinate?
The following is a list of
reasons for procrastination:
1. Excessive perfectionism:
People who are excessively perfectionistic tend to procrastinate more than
others. In other words, they often wait until the last minute to begin their
tasks.
2. Lack of self-confidence:
People who feel very weak in their own abilities tend to procrastinate more
than others. They often wait until the last minute before they begin a task
because they are afraid they won't be able to do it well.
3. Time pressure: People often
procrastinate when they are under time pressure. Many of the people who are
under time pressure tend to procrastinate more than others.
4. Fear of failure: People who
fear failure tend to procrastinate more than others. They are afraid that if
they start a task, they will not be able to do it well and will fail.
The curse of the blank page!
When people feel overwhelmed by
the amount of work they have to do, they might say that they have "blank
page syndrome." This means that they feel like they are staring at an
empty page and don't know where to start.
An analogy for this would be if
someone gave you a bunch of LEGO, but you had no idea what to build. You would
just stare at the LEGO, not knowing where to start. You would feel both
overwhelmed and confused. It's the same thing in your brain -- you're
overwhelmed by all of your work. You don't know where to start, so you just
stare at that blank page.
Breaking the cycle of procrastination
Breaking the cycle of
procrastination means not putting things off and instead doing them right away.
This can be done by setting a timer for a short amount of time and then working
on the task until the timer goes off. It can also help to break the task into
smaller parts, so it is not as overwhelming. When
you feel like this, start by getting rid of some work. You won't be able to
focus without some sort of distraction. There are some things that you can do
to help overcome procrastination and finish your assignment. First, try
breaking your assignment down into smaller tasks, so that they will feel less
overwhelming and more manageable. Create specific deadlines for yourself, and
make certain that you stick to it.
More tactics to overcome procrastination
There are a few tactics that can
be used to overcome procrastination. As mentioned above, breaking a task into
smaller parts is one good tactic. This makes the task feel less daunting and
makes it easier to get started. Another tactic is to set a specific time limit
for completing the task. This helps to create a sense of urgency and makes it
less likely that you will put it off. Finally, you can reward yourself for
completing the task. In order to overcome procrastination, you must be
proactive. You should schedule time in your day or week to work on your goals,
and these tasks should be done in the same order each time.
In summary...
Procrastination can be a real
cause for concern, as it can lead to a variety of problems. It hinders your
performance at school and work, resulting in poor exam grades, poor job
performance and even unemployment. These are all issues that should be taken
seriously. In order to overcome procrastination, you need to identify the
reason for your procrastination and work out a plan of action to tackle it. You
should also set yourself a goal to help you keep motivated.
The benefits of overcoming
procrastination are greater productivity, a sense of accomplishment, and
improved mental health. For example, if you do your course readings ahead
of time instead of the day of the class, you'll likely have more time to better
comprehend the content and feel ready to address any questions that might come
up in a class tutorial.
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