What is Procrastination

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What is Procrastination?

• It is a habit of needlessly delaying or putting
  off relevant activities until another day or time.

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What Causes Procrastination?

• Difficulty organizing their efforts and keeping
  on track.
• Some people believe whatever they are powerless
  and their actions are not worth it.
• Some people rebel against routine and schedules.
  They live by their own rules.
• People worry too much about what others will
  think of them.

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Who Procrastinates?

• Poor Time Management
• Confused about requirements
• Lack of Priorities
• Forgetfulness
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Afraid of success

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Who Procrastinates?

• Fear of Failure
• Fear of Taking Risks
• Negative Self-Talk
• Manipulation of others
• Not Challenged or Bored
• Dependent on Others

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What To Do?Seven Days to Make it Happen!

• Make it Meaningful
• Take it Apart
• Write an Intention Statement
• Tell Everyone
• Find a Reward
• Settle it NOW
• Say No

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Recommendation

• Recommend one or more of the strategies
• Summarize the results if things go as proposed
• What to do next
• Identify action items