2. Procrastination Rationalization
When an excuses sounds believable
Three parts to rationalization
◦ Who: the person who is performing the
procrastination.
◦ Situation: event that rationalization is being
applied
◦ Actual excuse:(rationalization) used to justify
putting the task off
3. Reasoning Pitfalls
When looking for reasons for your
procrastination, avoid these pitfalls
◦ Guilt trip: looking for an answer in the
goodness of the procrastinator
◦ Simple answer: never one simple answer for
procrastination
◦ Assuming you know reason: many influences
on behavior prevent you from narrowing it
down
4. Real Reasoning
Look at your self honestly
Reasons involve difficult thoughts and
feelings
Examples:
◦ Lack of self confidence
◦ Low frustration tolerance
◦ Hostility
5. Procrastination Cycle Difficult
Situations
Difficult situations put pressure on
procrastinators
Situations can include excess homework,
exams, term papers, and class
presentations
Non- Academic reasons for putting off
school work: peer pressure, TV, Movies,
Concerts
8. Taking Responsibility
Quit rationalizing and work toward change
Set goals for each day
◦ Make goals accomplishable
◦ Make them challenging
◦ Create both overall goals and minor goals
9. Time Management
Create a plan for your actions, not just
school work
Create checklists
Brake tasks into small less menacing
pieces
Set time tables/ deadlines for work to be
done
◦ Should be before task is actually due
10. Sticking with it
Don’t get discouraged by failed attempts
Keep track of progress
Build on accomplishments
Create routines
Tell yourself you can do it!
