A Magnificently Brief Presentation on Procrastination How soon

A Magnificently Brief Presentation on Procrastination “How soon ‘not now’ becomes ‘never’” – Martin Luther

An intro to procrastination �Through this presentation, I hope to clarify what procrastination is, how big of a problem it is, why it’s harmful, and how it can be stopped. �To all my fellow procrastinators out there, I hope this helps!

So procrastination…what is it? �According to www. dictionary. com, to procrastinate means the following: “To put off or defer (an action) until a later time. ”

Common problem? �Joseph Ferrari from the American Psychological Association, says 1 in 5 Americans are labeled as “chronic procrastinators. ” �For comparison purposes: Less than 1 in 5 Americans suffer from clinical depression and phobias, which are seen as more legitimate psychological disorders.

Because it’s not “legitimate” enough… �I could find no reliable procrastination statistics, so I decided to hit the streets and find some on my own. �I asked ten random students a few questions on procrastinating, and the following slide will feature the results.

My Procrastination Poll 7 6 5 Procrastinated Never 4 Procrastinated Sometimes 3 Procrastinated Often 2 1 0 Students Polled

As you can see from the chart… � 8 in 10 of the students admitted to procrastinating at least “sometimes. ” � 2 in 10 of those individuals polled labeled their procrastination as being “often. ” � 80% is a large number of people participating in this!

Bodily harm? �Procrastination not only leads to bad grades! �Because it induces stress, procrastination can have the following affects on the body: Weakening of the immune system, headaches, migraines, muscle pains, stomach aches, acne, and much more!

A few tips for stopping: �Create a more productive working environment: Pull yourself away from distractions by going to the library or a quiet area �Break up a large task into smaller tasks, and set deadlines for each of the little tasks up until the due date.

More tips… �Have a friend check up on your progress. �Set up an appointment for the writing center or to see your professor way before the paper is due, so you will be more likely to get something done �Handwrite your drafts, so the internet will be less likely cause a distraction

And lastly. . �Reward yourself for good behavior!

Conclusion �Although procrastination is a common problem that can be solved through gradually changing behaviors.