Procrastination

Time & Task Management

What is procrastination?

Procrastination is when a person puts off tasks regardless of a deadline.

This does not mean the person is lazy or incapable of completing the tasks. There are many reasons a person might procrastinate:

HOW GOOD ARE YOU AT PROCRASTINATING?

If you live by the motto of 

Don't Do Today What You Can Put Off Until Tomorrow,

coming up with reasons to do tasks provides motivation to avoid procrastination. 

4 Types of Procrastinators 1. Performer – “I work well under pressure.” • Issue: Getting Started • Solution: Set a start date and focus on starting instead of focusing on finishing the project. 2. Self-Critic – “I am so lazy.” • Issue: Needing to take a break • Solution: Take time to recharge yourself by taking a walk or doing something that gives you energy. 3. Over-Booker – “I’m so busy.” • Issue: Experiencing avoidance • Solution: Sit back, think of what is behind your avoiding the task, then problem-solve using the insight. 4. Novelty Seeker – “I just had the best idea!” • Issue: Finding motivation only in new projects • Solution: Learn how to complete the projects when the work is needed, but no longer exciting.

If you would like to print a paper copy or use a screen reader,

click below to access a PDF version.

4 Types of Procrastinators.pdf

Understanding the reason that you put things off,

and there can be different reasons for various situations,

gives you the insight to "fix" it. 

Click below for an article with more information.

This is not required to complete the module. 

8 Ways to avoid procrastination

Fortunately, there are ways to combat procrastination. It is important that you do not overwhelm yourself and you do set yourself up for success.

Here are 8 ways to avoid procrastination:

Click below for an article with more information.

This is not required to complete the module. 

Online course Time commitment

Depending upon the difficulty of the course and  your familiarity and competence with the topic, estimates are that you need to spend approximately 

12 hours a week on a 3-credit course.

This includes time spend listening to lectures, reading articles and textbooks, checking online resources, studying, and completing assignments.

Many students report spending more time on online classes than on in-person classes. 

Ways To Stay On Track

login frequently

Instructors can see when you login. Even though you may not have to "be" in class on some specific day and time, you still have to follow the course schedule and meet deadlines. You are required to "show up" and participate actively, especially on discussion boards. 

This is a picture of Pierpont's Learning Strategies website.

This information is also found on the learning strategies website. 

www.pierpont.edu > Current Students > Learning Strategies  -OR-

click below

This is not required to complete this module.