Reading the slides of procrastination make me think about how people that know that delaying an assignment or activity made least to a bad outcome but they still do it. I also find myself delaying all sorts of things to the latest I can possibly do it even though the outcome won't be as good as if I didn't. Learning about the Temporal Motivation Theory helped me understand that the reason I do procrastinate is because I would much rather do something I enjoy. When I sit doesn't to do an assignment, if there is something else I would rather do, I do it. I also found that because I am an artsy person, if I have an assignment that involves any art I do it straight away because it involves something I enjoy doing. I also notice I put way more effort into assignments that I enjoy no matter what it is. I do not necessarily have a motivation to get the assignments done besides that I don't have a choice because it is due that day or night. It is definitely something I want to work on this year and semester.
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I experience this same thing with procrastinating assignments. It is hard to sit down and do an assignment when there are so many other fun things that I would rather be doing than 'wasting time' with an assignment. One thing that I learned from the book I read, was to lookat an assignment and imagine how you'll feel when you finish it. If you wait to do then your future self will be stressed, but if you do it immediately you will feel more relieved. It could also be helpful to think of an assignment as a reward because once you know it is done, you are free to do the other fun activities that are more appealing. Doing the assignment can be seen as rewarding and I feel that is a very helpful way to get assignments done without waiting until the last minute.
ReplyDeleteHi Arianna,
DeleteI really related to what you shared about procrastination, especially the part where you mentioned that assignments involving art or things you enjoy are easier to dive into. I am the same way. When something interests me, I give it my full energy, but when it does not, I find every reason to push it off. The Temporal Motivation Theory makes a lot of sense and helped me reflect on my own habits too. I appreciate your honesty in recognizing that sometimes the only motivation is the deadline itself. I have definitely been there. I think it is great that you are setting an intention to work on this during the semester. You are not alone in this at all, and it is inspiring to see someone else trying to grow in such a real way.