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Procrastination & Concentration Presented by: Dr Derek Richards Student Learning Development

Join Dr. Derek Richards in exploring the reasons for procrastination and learning strategies to overcome it. Discover how to control distractions and improve your concentration and motivation. Don't let procrastination hold you back!

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Procrastination & Concentration Presented by: Dr Derek Richards Student Learning Development

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  1. Procrastination & Concentration Presented by: Dr Derek Richards Student Learning Development

  2. Learning Objectives • Explore reasons for procrastination • Review strategies for overcoming procrastination • Examine causes of distractions • Consider ways to control concentration and improve motivation

  3. PROCRASTINATION Is to delay needlessly something that we believe would be to our benefit.

  4. Some reasons for procrastination • Emotional - perfectionism, self-judgement, fear of failure • Excuses and habit

  5. The psychology of procrastination Apathy Success

  6. Overcoming Procrastination • Take action • Salami technique • Five minutes • Work on related tasks • Do the hardest bits first • Set goals • Reward yourself for achievement • Make commitments

  7. CONCENTRATION Is the act of focusing our attention and abilities

  8. Concentration • Distractions as events which divert us • Sources of Distraction • External • Internal • Control Distractions

  9. Controlling External Distractions • Structure study environment • Establish a routine • Negotiate • Physical • E.g. unplug TV!

  10. Controlling Internal Distractions • List of concerns • Worry time • Mind wandering/daydreaming • Mental rehearsal • More active in the study process

  11. Improving Motivation • Focus on effort • Alter expectations • Positive self-talk • Rewards • Goal setting • Positive language • Visualisation Yes I can

  12. Conclusion • Know why you procrastinate • Strategy or plan for overcoming procrastination • Identify your distractions • Strategies for controlling concentration • Strategies for increasing your motivation

  13. Our details • Website: http://student-learning.tcd.ie • Email: student.learning@tcd.ie • Facebook:facebook.com/sldtcd • Twitter: twitter.com/StudentLearnin1 • Phone: 01-8961407

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