Cannot Get Started

The student may:

• Struggle to visualize the goal
  • can't visualize the final product
  • not think goal is important
  • not know how to set goals and subgoals
• Struggle to visualize the action plan
  • can't break tasks down into small steps
  • can't put steps in logical order
  • can't remember the action plan steps
  • can't stay focused because of unanticipated roadblocks
• Have no sense of urgency
  • doesn't see task as relevant or a priority
  • unable to accurately estimate the time tasks may take
  • can't delay gratification of an immediate want
  • feel overwhelmed and avoid the task