Tips to Avoid Procrastination

What is the first step recommended to avoid procrastination?

• Start with the easiest task

• Create a to-do list or use a planner/agenda

• Finish the hard stuff

• Remove your distractions

When tackling a large project that is causing procrastination, what is the suggested approach?

• Break it into smaller parts and accomplish what you can today

• Ignore it and focus on smaller tasks

• Wait for inspiration to strike

• Ask someone else to do it

What technique is suggested for managing daydreaming while working?

• Take a long break

• Work through the daydream

• Set a period of time to do nothing but work

• 10 and 2 technique

What is "Backwards Plan" in the context of avoiding procrastination?

• Planning your day in reverse order

• Writing an essay the night before it is due

• Breaking assignments into parts and scheduling them over time

• Starting with the least important task

What is a recommended action to take when your work is being hindered by distractions?

• Take a break and do something fun

• Call a friend or family member

• Put on noise-cancelling headphones and turn off your phone

• Work in a noisy environment

What is suggested as a method to avoid perfectionism according to the text?

• Keep working until the project is perfect.

• Wait for the perfect time and supplies before starting.

• Stop once you've done your best and move on to the next task.

• Focus on achieving perfect quality in your project.

Which of the following is NOT a form of positive reinforcement mentioned in the text?

• Going to see a movie

• Eating a chocolate bar

• Taking a nap

• Going out with a friend

According to the text, what is the purpose of having an accomplice in the context of procrastination?

• To provide company while you work on your projects.

• To help you find the perfect time to work.

• To take over your work if you cannot finish it.

• To supply you with the materials you need.

What is the end goal one should focus on as mentioned in the text?

• The list of things to do.

• The anxiety of having tasks to complete.

• The free time and sense of accomplishment after finishing tasks.

• The perfect completion of every task.

How can setting small, achievable goals help in overcoming procrastination?

• It can increase the sense of accomplishment and motivate further action.

• It allows for more frequent breaks.

• It makes tasks appear more daunting.

• It encourages waiting for the last minute to start.