Do you often find yourself in this situation: you have an important report to submit tomorrow, but you keep playing on your phone, thinking, "I'll get up early tomorrow and do it?" "That's itTypical procrastination behavior,A phenomenon that is prevalent among contemporary young people, especially among high school and college students. Procrastination isn't just a matter of time management, it's a kindComplex emotional and psychological behaviors,It has a deep impact on our learning and life, so let's follow it todayILM Center for Leadership DevelopmentAn in-depth understanding of the causes of procrastination and how to combat it.
The psychological phenomenon behind procrastination
According to statistics,90% of college students procrastinateThe act of postponing a task that could have been done immediately to a future date. Especially for contemporary college students, there are many stressful academic tasks, the need to arrange time reasonably, and there are many distractions** and psychological factors, perfectionists may choose not to start because they are afraid that they will not be able to complete the task perfectlyStudents who lack self-confidence may choose to run away from failure for fear of failureStudents who fail to master study skills effectively may feel unmotivated by low learning efficiency.
How to beat procrastination?
Make and follow a plan
Set realistic goals:Make sure your goals are specific, measurable, realistic, and time-bound.
Prioritize your goals:Sort tasks based on importance.
Make a plan or schedule:Include daily or weekly plans, as well as to-do lists.
Adjust the plan appropriately:Allows for some flexibility and room for adjustment in the plan.
Action and execution
Get started now:Avoid waiting for the perfect moment and get started, even if it's just a simple, easy-to-accomplish task.
Break down the big tasks:Break down big tasks into smaller steps to make them easier to complete and manage.
Self-motivation and reward:Give yourself a reward after completing a mission to increase motivation.
Mindset adjustment and self-management
Let go of perfectionism:Accept imperfections and value the value of completing tasks.
Determine the best time to work:Find the time of day when you're most productive.
Relax your mind:When faced with procrastination, don't blame yourself too much, but accept and look for ways to improve.
Regularly review and adjust:Regularly check the progress of the goals and the effectiveness of the plan.
Socialization and support
Looking for a study partner:Study with friends or classmates to reduce loneliness.
Communicate with others:Share experiences, get inspiration and support.
Self-management of leadership
Procrastination can be overcome not only by personal effort, but also with the help of itSystematic ways and means of learning to achieve effective leadership of oneself. Learning leadership can help youManage your time and emotions efficientlyIt can also teach you how to set and achieve goals, and eventually form a habit of self-discipline.
PassedILM Youth Leadership Program,You'll learn how to set goals effectively, manage time, motivate yourself, and deal with stress and challenges effectively. These skills are not only beneficial for academics, but also for the futureCareerEqually important.
Learn more about the ILM Youth Leadership Program.