Procrastination
This page touches a very common pitfall for students- procrastination!
What is procrastination?
Most of us know all about procrastination. This self-induced affliction is incredibly common. Why can't I just get to work on this essay?!
"Procrastination is not laziness: it’s a behavior caused by the stress in our lives or unfounded negative beliefs we have about ourselves.
If you tend to procrastinate, don’t be hard on yourself. Instead, ask yourself if your behavior may be linked to fear, anxiety, ADHD, or another underlying issue." - Mass General Brigham McLean, Why You Put Things Off Until The Last Minute
Procrastination can be indicative of a larger mental health issue, but that is not always the case. Ask yourself how often do you struggle to get started on your work? Is it impacting your mental wellbeing?
Books
101 Ways to Make Every Second Count by ISBN: 9780585201399Publication Date: 1999-01-01Ebook - Click title to read online.
The Skinny on Time Management by ISBN: 9780982439067Publication Date: 2010-01-15Ebook - Click title to read online.
The Procrastination Economy by ISBN: 9781479844234Publication Date: 2018-02-062018 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice Magazine How mobile devices make our in-between moments valuable to media companies while also providing a sense of control and connection In moments of downtime - waiting for a friend to arrive or commuting to work - we pull out our phones for a few minutes of distraction.
Solving the Procrastination Puzzle by Call Number: BF637.P76 P93 2013ISBN: 9780399168123Publication Date: 2013-12-26
