Procrastination
Everyone procrastinates, especially when it comes to studying. We put things off because we simply don’t want to do them, or because we have too many other things on our plates. The cycle of procrastination as seen below:
Reasons for Procrastination
#1 "But I Don't Know How"
It is only natural to avoid certain tasks if you lack the skills to complete certain them. However rather than ignoring the task and putting study aside, seek help by asking a professional i.e. a teacher. |
#2 "This is So Boring"
Lack of interest plays a major role in study procrastination. If your natural interests are not stimulated by the course content, one solution may be to bite the bullet and "just do it". |
#3 "I can't be bothered"
No motivation to begin a task plays a major role in procrastinating. An answer to this problem is taking the first step in starting, regardless of how small and thus leading to further motivation. |
Controlling procrastination
Knowing the three most common reasons why people procrastinate will put you in a better position to identify your own procrastination and do something about it. The tips below will help all students deal with procrastination, the thief of time:
1. Routinely break what seems to be a large task into manageable parts
2. Consider altering your study environment to enhance the quality of study
3. Be aware of avoidance strategies—telephoning friends, cleaning the house...
4. Stick to your goals by planing what you are going to do and then doing it!
You might have all the time in the world, but if you don't use it wisely, it won't help you to meet your goals.
Benjamin Franklin once said, "You may delay, but time will not." Use the suggestions in this article to avoid delaying doing what you have to do and to ensure that time does not work against you.
Benjamin Franklin once said, "You may delay, but time will not." Use the suggestions in this article to avoid delaying doing what you have to do and to ensure that time does not work against you.