6. Causes of
Procrastination
How important the task is to the
individual
How much the individual enjoys
the task
VS
How likely the individual is to
procrastinate
How much time is available to
complete the task
7. The matrix below represents the best outcomes that can be
achieved considering these conflicting factors.
High (value)
Individual
values the task
Individual
enjoys the task
Low
Person less
inclined to
procrastinate
Time available
is short
Low (value)
Task not
important to
the person
Does not enjoy
the task
High
Person more
inclined to
procrastinate
Plenty of time
to complete
Less risk of
procrastination
Higher risk of
procrastination
8. Prioritising tasks is the key to effective time management. You
simply prioritise the tasks you need to do in a given time period
into three categories.
Rank tasks in each column in order of priority within your
given time frame. You can use this system on a weekly or daily
basis to prioritise your study commitments.
