Procrastination is one of those things that even the most well-organized and punctual fall victim to...

1. How to Deal With Procrastination
Procrastination is one of those things that even the most well-organized and punctual fall victim to at
some point or another. Think about the last time you found yourself watching television when you
really should have been doing homework. While common, procrastination can have a detrimental
impact on your life, including your grades.
It may come as no surprise that procrastination is a serious problem among students. Experts
estimate that between 25 and 75 percent of college students put off doing their academic work on a
regular basis. So why is it students fall into this deadly time trap? Researchers Ferrari, Johnson and
McCown suggest that some cognitive distortions help contribute to this tendency to put important
things off until the last moment.
Students tend to:
Overestimate how much time is left to complete assignments
Overestimate how motivated they will be in the future
Underestimate how long various tasks will take to finish
Mistakenly believe that they need to feel inspired or in the right frame of mind to begin an
assignment
So what can students do to overcome procrastination and avoid the stress, anxiety and poor
performance that comes from completing assignments at the last second? Researchers suggest that
developing a schedule, carefully planning academic tasks, and improving time-management skills
are all effective ways to cope with procrastination.
Some techniques you might try include making a list of assignments that must be completed and
breaking each assignment down into manageable portions. Next, estimate how long it will take to
complete each step and then double that number. Chances are good that it will take you longer than
you think to complete each assignment. Finally, offer yourself some type of reward for each task you
complete.
Learn more about the psychology of procrastination including why we tend to procrastinate and
some of the excuses we use to justify this behavior. Not sure if procrastination is really a problem in
your life? Take this quick procrastination quiz to get a better idea of the impact that procrastination
has on your day-to-day existence. If you do struggle with this problem, be sure to check out our tips
for overcoming procrastination.
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