Procrastination

PROCRASTINATION

When procrastinating, it takes a lot of energy to stuff down feelings of guilt, dread, anxiety, and maybe even self-hatred. Some of us are so busy, we have legit reasons not to do the work. But still–guilt, dread, anxiety.

Please answer the following:

a. Tell about a time you recently waited until the last minute to start or finish a big task.

b. Tell about a time you earned leisure; that is, you finished work you needed to do first. What did you do for fun in that instance? How did you feel/what did you think about that leisure?

c. Tell about a time you “stole” leisure–in other words, you let the I.G. Monkey take over. How did you feel/what did you think about that leisure?

c. What tasks with no deadlines have you been putting off?

d. What priorities could you temporarily shift to get the most out of this semester?

2. PERFECTIONISM

Read Harvard’s https://hbr.org/2019/04/how-to-manage-your-perfectionism

b. In 1.5 to 2.5 pages (more if necessary), answer these questions. Numbered answers okay.

1. In what areas do you consider meticulous striving (the good kind of perfectionism) helpful for you?

2. In what areas does perfectionism get maladaptive for you? Schoolwork? Work? Athletics?

3. What do you do to care for yourself when you feel overly pressured? Remember to practice these things even when you don’t have time. You’ll work faster, learn better, and get the energy to finish the project or the semester.

CHOOSING A LIFE PARTNER

Read this article from the Minimalism Made Simple website: https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/life-partner/

b. In 1.5 to 2.5 pages, answer these questions:

1. What are the qualities that matter most to you in a partner?

2. What qualities do you bring?

3. How do you communicate with those close to you?

4. In what ways might you “up your game” to be the person that your person needs?