The Science of Putting Things Off
Aims
A look at why we procrastinate, the different 'types' of procrastinator, and simple ways to get unstuck.
The lesson, stage by stage
- News10 min
In the news: The story
Read a 175-word news story: Why You Keep Saying 'I'll Do It Later'
- Vocabulary8 min
Vocabulary: Words in the news
7 items
- Discussion10 min
Discussion: Spot the type
2 discussion questions
- Discussion10 min
Discussion: Your own habits
3 discussion questions
- Discussion10 min
Discussion: The bigger picture
3 discussion questions
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Target vocabulary
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procrastinatecontrolburnoutanxietymomentumperfectionistdistraction
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