Procrastination

To avoid procrastination, you should_________________________ the tasks you have to do.

• List in no particular order

• Prioritize

• Conveniently forget

• Avoid

Create what kind of list at the start of each day to help you avoid procrastination?

• Short

• Long

• Easy

• To-do

Don't try to finish everything at once.  Break tasks into smaller, more manageable parts.

• False
• True

When possible, work with _______________ to keep you from procrastinating.

• neighbors

• friends from camp

• a study group, or teacher appointment

• your pets

How should you complete this sentence?
Focus on _____________ a task rather than _____________ it.

• starting; finishing
• finishing; starting

What is the definition of procrastination?

• Hating a task.
• Short-term memory.
• A treatable disease of the mind.
• Putting off or avoiding something that you must do.

What are the effects of procrastination?

• Guilt
• Anxiety
• Poor performance.
• All of the above.

What are some things you can use to help you avoid procrastination?

• Visual and audio reminders

• video games

• Having a lot of office supplies.

• Your own room.

Reward yourself when you complete a task on time.

• True
• False

What is the Pomodoro technique?

• a dance move

• setting a timer for 20-25 minutes of work and a 5 minutes break

• a fancy way of saying tomato sauce

• a confusing homework strategy