How to stop procrastinating

The video explores procrastination, defining it as a conscious delay of tasks and discussing its prevalence among students. It examines various causes and predictors, such as task aversiveness, reward delay, self-efficacy, impulsiveness, and conscientiousness. The video also introduces the emotion regulation theory, suggesting procrastination is linked to managing negative emotions. Finally, it offers strategies to overcome procrastination, like front-loading tasks, making responsibilities pleasant, and breaking tasks into smaller parts.

What is the speaker's initial belief about the cause of their procrastination?

• Lack of intelligence

• Too many responsibilities

• Fear of success

• Laziness or poor time management

According to the video, what is procrastination?

• An unavoidable habit

• A result of having too much free time

• A conscious, active delay of tasks

• A natural part of life

What percentage of college students identify themselves as procrastinators?

• 90%

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of procrastination mentioned in the video?

• High self-esteem

• Impulsiveness

• Task aversiveness

• Reward delay

What is temporal discounting?

• The tendency to value immediate rewards more than future ones

• The process of organizing tasks by priority

• The habit of delaying tasks until the last minute

• The ability to manage time effectively

How does the video suggest you should start your day to avoid procrastination?

• By planning to procrastinate

• By avoiding any tasks

• By front-loading your tasks

• By relaxing and taking it easy

What is the 'two-minute rule' mentioned in the video?

• A way to organize tasks into two-minute intervals

• A method to delay tasks for two minutes

• A strategy to start a new habit with a two-minute activity

• A rule to complete tasks in two minutes

What does the video suggest doing to make your responsibilities seem more pleasant?

• Delegate them to others

• Reframe them with positive associations

• Ignore them until the last minute

• Avoid them completely

What is a suggested method to make temptations less appealing?

• Ignore them completely

• Make them inconvenient

• Make them more accessible

• Indulge in them frequently

What is the key takeaway from the video regarding future feelings?

• Humans should ignore future feelings

• Humans should always trust their current feelings

• Humans are good at predicting future feelings

• Humans are bad at predicting future feelings