Procrastination is a very common problem many individuals face, today. While many have made it a personality trait, there is a fair chance that this habit may be a real issue. This act of delaying tasks at hand is usually towards uninteresting or unpleasant tasks.
But why does one procrastinate? SMBT believes in giving its students the tools to optimum productivity. Thus, after conducting some research, we came up with a guide on helping you figure out why one procrastinates and how to overcome this problem.
Avoider: Fear procrastinator
Individuals under this category have an innate fear of failure. They dislike being judged and therefore, delay the completion of their work, to avoid being evaluated.
Indecisive: Decisional procrastinator
These individuals are simply unable to make up their mind. This may be due to the fact that they are perfectionists and waste time on minor details and overthinking as opposed to getting their work done in time.
At a glance, these problems may not look like a big deal, but individuals that face the problem of procrastination, in real time, do face difficulties with simple day-to-day activities. Soon, this act can turn into a habit, which then could become chronic procrastination disorder. A chronic procrastinator makes delaying the simplest of tasks a core habit. Due to this, one can face obstacles in career advancement, financial issues and a decreased quality of life.
An average college student that suffers from chronic procrastination greatly alters their health with common cold, gastrointestinal problems and insomnia as they often have to reverse their body clocks to meet their deadlines.
SMBT students are required to give their undivided attention to a vast syllabus and intricate details of the medical world. It is easy to get quickly overwhelmed by extensive reading material and tight deadlines. So, how does one conquer this issue and get back on track? You can start with these 3 simple steps.
Step 1: Assess the bigger picture.
It is easy to get overwhelmed by a lot of work and underwhelmed by a lack of tasks at the same time. Question your motive behind why you are supposed to complete the tasks at hand. Remind yourself of what is important. Once you get your priorities in check, motivation to meet the right deadlines will follow.
Step 2: Break down your tasks, according to priority.
Once you have figured out what is important, make a priority list. Breakdown your workload and tackle tasks on priority, bit by bit. Any accomplishment, small or large, motivates individuals to keep going.
Step 3: Practice self-discipline. But don’t be afraid to ask for help.
You know yourself best. Set strict rules to promote productivity. Choose a time a place that you feel you can best concentrate in. Keep all your distractions in a separate room and distracting thoughts in the back of your mind. If you think you are not good at self-policing, ask a friend or parent to help make sure that you follow the rules you set for yourself.
Secret tips:
If you have a song stuck in your head that you cannot get out, recite the lyrics to ‘I’m a little teapot’ in a monotonous voice and the song will automatically stop bothering you.
Chew flavored gum while studying and the same flavor while writing the exam. Your brain may get triggered by a similar flavor, associate and recollect information from the recent past.
This short guide to procrastination will better help you understand the phenomenon better and efficiently move past it. Try these out for yourself and work your way to a more productive ‘you’.
Let us know how these tips helped you and follow SMBT for more informative blogs.
But why does one procrastinate? SMBT believes in giving its students the tools to optimum productivity. Thus, after conducting some research, we came up with a guide on helping you figure out why one procrastinates and how to overcome this problem.
Dr. Joseph Ferrari categorizes procrastinators into three types.
Thrill-seeker: Last-minute procrastinator Individuals under this category purposely delay their tasks to the last minute as they seek the adrenaline rush of working close to a deadline.Avoider: Fear procrastinator
Individuals under this category have an innate fear of failure. They dislike being judged and therefore, delay the completion of their work, to avoid being evaluated.
Indecisive: Decisional procrastinator
These individuals are simply unable to make up their mind. This may be due to the fact that they are perfectionists and waste time on minor details and overthinking as opposed to getting their work done in time.
At a glance, these problems may not look like a big deal, but individuals that face the problem of procrastination, in real time, do face difficulties with simple day-to-day activities. Soon, this act can turn into a habit, which then could become chronic procrastination disorder. A chronic procrastinator makes delaying the simplest of tasks a core habit. Due to this, one can face obstacles in career advancement, financial issues and a decreased quality of life.
An average college student that suffers from chronic procrastination greatly alters their health with common cold, gastrointestinal problems and insomnia as they often have to reverse their body clocks to meet their deadlines.
SMBT students are required to give their undivided attention to a vast syllabus and intricate details of the medical world. It is easy to get quickly overwhelmed by extensive reading material and tight deadlines. So, how does one conquer this issue and get back on track? You can start with these 3 simple steps.
Step 1: Assess the bigger picture.
It is easy to get overwhelmed by a lot of work and underwhelmed by a lack of tasks at the same time. Question your motive behind why you are supposed to complete the tasks at hand. Remind yourself of what is important. Once you get your priorities in check, motivation to meet the right deadlines will follow.
Step 2: Break down your tasks, according to priority.
Once you have figured out what is important, make a priority list. Breakdown your workload and tackle tasks on priority, bit by bit. Any accomplishment, small or large, motivates individuals to keep going.
Step 3: Practice self-discipline. But don’t be afraid to ask for help.
You know yourself best. Set strict rules to promote productivity. Choose a time a place that you feel you can best concentrate in. Keep all your distractions in a separate room and distracting thoughts in the back of your mind. If you think you are not good at self-policing, ask a friend or parent to help make sure that you follow the rules you set for yourself.
Secret tips:
If you have a song stuck in your head that you cannot get out, recite the lyrics to ‘I’m a little teapot’ in a monotonous voice and the song will automatically stop bothering you.
Chew flavored gum while studying and the same flavor while writing the exam. Your brain may get triggered by a similar flavor, associate and recollect information from the recent past.
This short guide to procrastination will better help you understand the phenomenon better and efficiently move past it. Try these out for yourself and work your way to a more productive ‘you’.
Let us know how these tips helped you and follow SMBT for more informative blogs.
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