Procrastinating means that you put something off that needs to get done!
Talking Points:
- Tip #1: Take a small step. The hardest part is just getting started so pick a small thing and get it done.
- Tip #2: Map it out. Pull out your calendar and set a goal for each day to get something done on the assignment.
- Tip #3: Don’t complain. Complaining wastes energy and makes the project seem so much bigger and more annoying!
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What does it mean to procrastinate? Are you a procrastinator?
- Share a time you put off an assignment to the very last minute. What happened?
- As a class, come up with a project (real or fake) that students have to complete. Then, work through the first two tips. Come up with some small items you could do to get started on the project. Come up with some tasks you could do each day to stay on schedule.
- How does complaining make you procrastinate more? What’s the better attitude to have?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
