PROCRASTINATION

							TIME MANAGEMENT
       AAPI Counselors
   Jue Thao f Randy Claros
Come on Six
   Any person in the group may start to roll the dice. The
    object is to roll a six.
   Each person will get one opportunity each go around to
    roll the dice. If the person does not roll a six, then the
    dice is passed over to the next person. This continues
    until someone rolls a six.
   Once that person rolls a six, they will grab the pen and
    starting writing and counting out loud 1 to 100. The actual
    numbers (not slash marks) must be written one at a time
    and must be legible.
   The rolling of the dice continues until another group
    member rolls a six. They would then grab the pen from
    the other person and start writing their numbers beginning
    with the number 1.
   You will skip the person who is writing their numbers in
    the dice rotation. If you were able to write down numbers
    on your paper and roll a six again, you will just continue
    where you left off of.
   This is only a race between your own table; this is an
    individual challenge.
Time Management

   1 unit per class = 2 hrs. of study
                       _

    How many hours of needed to
    be dedicated for 12 units of
    school work?
          12 hrs. (class time)
        + 24 hrs. (study time)
        = 36 hours
Time Management

   Balancing Work & School

# of hrs. worked per week   # of units in school
        15 hrs.                12-15 per qtr.
        25 hrs.                 8-12 per qtr.
        40 hrs.                  4-5 per qtr.
What is procrastination?

   Procrastination is putting off or
    deferring an action to a later
    time.
   Occurs when you postpone
    unpleasant or burdensome
    tasks.
   An avoidance of doing a task
    which needs to be
    accomplished.
Statistics on academic
procrastination

   A 1992 survey showed that:
      52% of students surveyed indicated
       having a moderate to high need for help
       concerning procrastination

   It is estimated that 80%-95% of college
    students engage in procrastination
      Approximately 75% consider
         themselves procrastinators
Why is procrastination a
problem?
   It interferes with the academic and personal
    success of students

   Loss of personal productivity
   Creation of crisis and disapproval from others
    for not fulfilling one’s responsibilities or
    commitments
   Affects feelings such as stress, anxiety, guilt,
    inadequacy, depression, self-doubt

   May cost you your health: compromised
    immune system—more colds and flu or
    insomnia
Strategies to fight procrastination

   JUST DO IT!
   Weigh the benefits
   Set reasonable goals
   Get started…plan ahead
   Break tasks into smaller parts
   Don’t expect perfection, no ones perfect!
Strategies to fight procrastination
   Schedule reward time
   Anxiety Busters
   Use an academic calendar
   De-clutter environment
   Put away electronic devices

   Stay focused

   Ask for help with tasks
Campus Resources
   Counseling Center (SCSB 2nd floor)

   Tutorial Center (L47 or E36 math & science)

   Writing & Reading Center (ATC 309)

   Academic Skills Center (L47)

   Disability Support Services (SCSB 141)

   Student Success And Retention
    Services (SCSB 2nd floor)