WorksheetsHow can I stop procrastinating?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main topic of the article?
Procrastination and how to overcome it
The history of Australian education
Tips for better time management
The importance of physical exercise
According to the article, what is a common misconception about procrastination?
It is a rare problem
It is a sign of laziness
It is always a conscious choice
It is beneficial for creativity
What does the author suggest is a reason people procrastinate?
To avoid feeling overwhelmed
Because they don't understand the task
To avoid the feeling that work induces
Lack of interest in the subject
What is one of the basic ideas to combat procrastination mentioned in the article?
Taking a long vacation
Waiting for inspiration to strike
Starting with small habits
Ignoring the work completely
What analogy does the author use to describe the pattern of things we run to when procrastinating?
Like a bear to honey
Like a moth to a flame
Like the stripes on a poisonous snake
Like a fish to water
What does the author say about the feeling of fun while procrastinating?
It's an illusion and undermines the actual feeling of fun
It leads to more productivity later
It's a genuine break from work
It's necessary for mental health
How does the author suggest responding to work going badly?
By blaming others
By giving up
By practicing a matter-of-fact response
By procrastinating more
What extreme example does the author give to illustrate the consequences of avoiding procrastination?
Moving to another country
Starting a new career
Changing one's identity
Going back to school
What does the author suggest about habits to prevent procrastination?
They should start as small as possible
They should be complex
They should be large and ambitious
They should be related to exercise only
What does the author imply about the urge to run away from bad feelings?
It's unnatural and should be suppressed
It's a sign of weakness
It should be encouraged
It's designed to keep us safe
