The Science of Putting Things Off

All levels48 minIn the NewsLesson 6 of 13 · Outline

Aims

A look at why we procrastinate, the different 'types' of procrastinator, and simple ways to get unstuck.

The lesson, stage by stage

  1. News10 min

    In the news: The story

    Read a 175-word news story: Why You Keep Saying 'I'll Do It Later'

  1. Vocabulary8 min

    Vocabulary: Words in the news

    7 items

  2. Discussion10 min

    Discussion: Spot the type

    2 discussion questions

  3. Discussion10 min

    Discussion: Your own habits

    3 discussion questions

  4. Discussion10 min

    Discussion: The bigger picture

    3 discussion questions

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procrastinatecontrolburnoutanxietymomentumperfectionistdistraction

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