Goal Setting + Time Management = Conquering Procrastination

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Goal Setting Time Management Conquering
Procrastination and Achieving Success

• Presented by Natali Payano
• November 8, 2005

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Goals

• What are they?
• Short Term
• Mid Term
• Long Term
• Why are they beneficial?

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Self- Assessment
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Managing Time

• Why is it important?
• What are some disadvantages of not planning?
• Advantages
• Flexibility

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Planning Techniques

• Getting Organized
• Creating a To Do List
• Prioritizing Tasks
• Using a planner/calendar

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• PROCRASTINATION!!!

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• Procrastination is the fear of success Because
  success is heavy, it carries a responsibility
  with it, it is much easier to procrastinate and
  live on the someday Ill Philosophy
• - Denis Waitley

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Which Type Are You?

• THE RELAXED PROCRASTINATOR
• Feels negatively towards the task at hand
• Avoids stress by dismissing work and ignoring
  challenging tasks
• Concentrates on Having Fun
• They have what seems like A Happy Life for the
  moment
• THE TENSE AFRAID PROCRASTINATOR
• Feels overwhelmed by pressures
• Unrealistic about time
• Uncertain about goals
• Dissatisfied with accomplishments/ lacking in
  confidence

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How We Fool Ourselves

• Action Cop outs
• Mental Excuses
• Emotional Diversions

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What Can You Do?

• Stop Making A Big Deal!
• Be On The Look Out For Diversions
• Think Rationally
• Make Detailed and Realistic Plans
• DO IT NOW!

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Self Reflection