UNV-103 Topic 1 DQ 2 GCU

Take a moment to think about procrastination. How does procrastination affect your time management? Read the article, “Crux of Time Management for Students,” located in the Topic 1 Resources. Note: Once you’re on the library page be sure to click PDF Full Text on the left hand side to view the full resource.   Regarding the section on procrastination (pages 79-81), what plans do you have to be proactive in completing work and meeting deadlines?  Procrastination, or putting off tasks, can really hurt productivity, especially when it comes to organizing and managing time well. Without using tools like the Eisenhower Matrix to sort tasks by their importance and urgency, students might end up focusing on less important things or delaying crucial ones until deadlines are near. This issue can get worse if students believe that working hard alone is enough for success, instead of also using smart work strategies. Building good habits, such as making daily to-do lists and reviewing them weekly, helps fight procrastination by breaking big tasks into smaller, more manageable steps and sticking to a clear schedule. Bullet journaling can help by keeping everything organized in one place. To tackle procrastination effectively, techniques like the Pomodoro Technique, which involves working for 20 minutes and then taking a 5-minute break, can keep focus and productivity high. Lastly, being punctual ensures tasks are finished on time, which helps with organizing and managing tasks better.  How does procrastination affect your time management? When you keep putting off tasks until the last minute, you end up with a big pile to deal with. A valuable lesson from The Art of War is to “divide and conquer.” By breaking tasks into smaller, manageable parts and addressing them one by one, you’ll be better prepared to overcome procrastination.