Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad
Activity 1 : Watch the TED Talk "Why You Procrastinate Even When It Feels Bad" (5:45).
Activity 2: Complete the True or False below.
1. The speaker believes that procrastination is solely about poor time management.
2. Emotions play a significant role in why people procrastinate.
3. The speaker suggests that all procrastination is harmful and should be eliminated completely.
4. Procrastination can lead to feelings of guilt and anxiety.
5. The speaker offers strategies to help manage procrastination.
Activity 3: Match the following words to their definitions
1. Procrastination (n)
2. Decision-making (n)
3. Emotional regulation (n)
4. Cognitive load (n)
5. Avoidance (n)
A. The process of choosing between alternatives.
B. The act of delaying or postponing tasks.
C. Managing and responding to emotional experiences.
D. The mental effort required to process information.
E. The tendency to evade certain tasks or situations.
Activity 4: Fill the blanks with the vocabulary from Activity 3
1. Learning how to manage __________ can help individuals cope with stress and improve their productivity.
2. ______________________ often results in increased stress as deadlines approach, making tasks feel more overwhelming.
3. Many people struggle with __________ when they avoid tasks they find unpleasant or intimidating.
4. High __________ can make it difficult to concentrate, leading to delays in completing important tasks.
5. Effective __________ is crucial when faced with multiple options to ensure the best choice is made.
Activity 5: Choose one of the following prompts to reflect on the TED Talk "Why You Procrastinate Even When It Feels Bad." After reflecting, either record a voice note summarising your thoughts or write a brief paragraph below.
Personal Experience:
Describe a time when you procrastinated on an important task. What emotions did you feel during that time, and how did it impact your productivity?
Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination:
Discuss one strategy mentioned in the talk that resonated with you. How do you plan to implement it in your own life?
Understanding Procrastination:
Reflect on the reasons why people procrastinate. What do you think are the main emotional factors involved, and how can understanding these help you or others?
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