Reading - procrastination

What is procrastination?

• A habit of delegating tasks to others

• A habit of multitasking

• A habit of completing tasks immediately

• A habit of delaying tasks or decisions

Why do people usually procrastinate?

• Because they find the task unpleasant or overwhelming

• Because they enjoy completing tasks

• Because they have excellent time management skills

• Because they prefer to work alone

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What can procrastination lead to?

• Better time management skills

• Improved well-being

• Increased efficiency and productivity

• Unnecessary stress and poorer performance

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How can procrastination affect the quality of work?

• By increasing motivation

• By reducing stress and anxiety

• By improving the overall well-being of the person

• By leading to a rushed and substandard completion of the task

What is essential to combat procrastination?

• Procrastinating even more

• Developing good time management skills

• Avoiding tasks altogether

• Ignoring deadlines

How can breaking down larger tasks help combat procrastination?

• By making them seem less intimidating and easier to tackle

• By increasing stress and anxiety

• By delaying the completion of the task

• By avoiding the task completely

What can setting clear goals and deadlines help with?

• Maintaining focus and motivation

• Increasing procrastination

• Reducing efficiency

• Creating unnecessary stress

What is the negative impact of procrastination on individuals' lives?

• Stress and decreased productivity

• Better time management skills

• Improved efficiency and productivity

• Enhanced well-being

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What is the main recommendation to improve efficiency and reduce the negative impact of procrastination?

• Implementing effective time management strategies

• Ignoring tasks and deadlines

• Watching TV instead of working

• Meeting friends instead of completing tasks

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