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Overcoming Procrastination

If you’ve ever put o doing an important task or project, you’re not alone. Procrastination is common in the workplace. And while it may not seem harmful in the moment, chronic procrastination can hinder your productivity, damage your relationships with coworkers, impact your well-being, and more. In this course, you’ll discover the real reason many of us are prone to procrastination. You’ll also learn how to break the cycle of procrastination and reclaim your productivity. Click on the first lesson below—or the “Start Course” button above—when you’re ready to begin.

Sound familiar? We’ve all procrastinated at one time or another—and then su ered because of it.

Imagine this

The end of the quarter is almost here—which means you have a report to write. You knew it was coming. You scheduled multiple reminders on your calendar. And every day this week you told yourself, “I’ll take care of it tomorrow.” Well, now it’s Friday. The report is due on Monday, and you still haven’t mustered the motivation to start. “Why do I always do this to myself?” you lament

Lesson 1/8

Introduction

To start things off, let’s gauge your approach to meeting important deadlines with a brief self-assessment.

Am I a Chronic Procrastinator?

We all put things o from time to time. But some of us are more prone to procrastination than others. Use the checklist below to assess your approach to completing tasks and projects on time. Check the box next to each statement that’s true for you

I I often wait until I’m “in the mood” or “feel inspired” before I start an important task or project. I often turn in assignments or projects late because I waited too long to get started