New Student Orientation Resource Book
PROCRASTINATON
Think about the following: There are only a certain number of hours
a day. Are you using these hours the way you really want to? The
way that is necessary to meet your life goals?
1. Identify your
Life Goals.
A. Make a list of
life time goals (i.e., success, security, happiness, etc.) Take 5 minutes
to do this.
B. Make a list of
goals you would like to accomplish in the next 3-5 years. Another 5 minutes.
C. If you were to
be struck by lightning in six months, what would you do between now and
then? List in 5 minutes.
D. Prioritize – from
each list identify your top three goals. Prioritize these A-1, A-2, A-3.
This should give you 9 goals.
E. List your A-1's
on a clean piece of paper. Set deadlines and post on a calendar. Tell
your friends about your goals and deadlines. Under each A-1 list the
activities you would need to carry out to complete the goals. Decide
which activities you can do today. Be realistic. Make a "To Do" list
for the day. Carry over undone tasks to tomorrow's list.
2. Include fun
in your goals (make a list of fun things you like to do, i.e., read a
magazine, etc.). It is good to know which fun things you like best, then find
time for those. Did you ever think you may be cheating yourself by
spending too much time on something you enjoy the least? (Maybe too much
time spent on TV?).
3. Be kind to yourself!
Give praise for tasks completed! Block negative thoughts. You accept
others who are not perfect, accept yourself!
4. If you procrastinate
because you are afraid, identify what it is you fear. Exactly what
is it? What are the chances what you fear could really happen? What are
some alternatives? Where can you get help?
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