The Psychology of Procrastination & How To Stop Procrastinating

What are we going to explore in this video?

• The roots of a black-eyed susan plant and its effect on the Wasbash river.

• The roots of procrastination and its effect on our well-being

A common thread among people who procrastinate is that...

• the task is not fun and it is stressful.

• they are all lazy.

People who procrastinate are all lazy and apathetic. 

• False

• True

What is a thrill seeker ?

• procrastinators who thrive on the rush of last minute pressure

• procrastinators who like to ride roller-coasters and watch thrillers

• procrastinators who are not motivated to complete anything unless it is exciting

What is an Avoider?

• procrastinators who avoid the hard work and only complete simple tasks

• procrastinators who suffer from a fear of failure, success, and what others think of them

• procrastinators who watch YouTube instead of completing work

What is an Indecisive Procrastinator?

• Someone who misses their Zoom meeting because they cannot decide what to eat for breakfast

• Someone who rushes to conclusions and forgets to complete all of the tasks

• Someone who finds it difficult to make definitive decisions so takes a long time to accomplish anything

What is the dominant cause for anxiety today?

• Stress and anxiety.

• Studying and learning

Which of the following health issues plague procrastinators? Click all that apply. 

• Compromised immune system.

• Heightened levels of success.

• Gastrointestinal problems.

• Insomnia.

• Increased self esteem.