Have you ever thought to yourself . . .
\n\u201cDo I really have to do this now?\u201d
\n\u201cI can just do this tomorrow.\u201d
\nOr like me \u201cLet me clean the entire kitchen first, before I record this podcast.\u201d
\nProcrastination is extremely common, and it\u2019s likely impossible to find someone who never procrastinates. Even when it involves things we truly enjoy doing we still find ourselves procrastinating. (I love writing, but it still took me way too long to sit down and record this podcast.)
\nIn fact, research done on college students tells us that 50% procrastinate on academic tasks at least half the time.
\nAnd in the overall population, 20% are chronic procrastinators.
\nThis isn\u2019t a new phenomenon.
\nEven prior to Instagram\u2019s pulling us into unconscious scrolling, procrastination existed.
\nIn 800 B.C., the Greek poet Hesiod, cautioned against the dangers that come with \u201cputting your work off till tomorrow and the day after.\u201d
\nNot only does procrastination present issues for getting work done in a timely manner, but research done in the field of economics and psychology describes how procrastination negatively influences performance and well-being.
\nIn this podcast, we dive a bit deeper into why, as humans, we so frequently procrastinate and where procrastination comes from.
\nFurther, we will leverage the research to outline some strategies you can use to beat procrastination and be more productive, less anxiety-ridden, and happier with your workflow.
\nLet\u2019s get started.
\n6:08 - What is procrastination?
\n14:02 - Why do we procrastinate?
\n18:55 - What are the three factors that account for procrastination?
\n21:19 - Manage your time to meet the deadlines for your goals
\n41:30 - Take bigger goals and break them down into smaller goals
\n42:47 - Minimize distractions
\n47:29 - Envision yourself enjoying the process
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