Reference no: EM133194313 , Length: 2 pages.
Problem: Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator
Watch the video Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator and gather your thoughts before talking with your friend in a journal entry that addresses each of the required elements. Answer each question with a minimum of 2 to 4 sentences.
Task
Specifically, you must address the following criteria:
I. Summarize the key takeaways from the video. Address the following in your response:
1. According to the speaker, how does procrastination work? (See the video at minutes 4:00-10:00.)
2. How does the speaker suggest addressing procrastination? (See the video at minutes 13:03-13:42.)
II. Examine the connections between procrastination, coping, and motivation. Think about the self-assessments that you completed in Modules Four and Five. Then address the following in your response:
1. In what ways is procrastination a negative form of coping? In what ways is it a positive form of coping?
2. How might being intrinsically or extrinsically motivated relate to procrastination?
III. Explore your knowledge about procrastination to help a friend build resilience. Consider a friend who struggles with procrastination. Then share advice that you would give to this friend about how to view procrastination in another light by addressing the following in your response:
1. When might procrastination be considered a good thing?
2. According to the speaker, how can our inner rational decision maker and instant gratification seeker coexist?
3. How do you think we can reframe procrastination in a more adaptive way to promote resilience?