A nursing student finds that she has difficulty with procrastination. Which of the following is a recommended guideline to help this student manage her time?
A) Start working on a project for 10 minutes, and quit if tired or bored.
B) Schedule 2 or 3 days a week in which to concentrate her tasks.
C) Avoid spending the time it takes to make to-do lists.
D) Schedule down-time first and work second.
Ans: A
Kanarek (1996) provides five suggestions for dealing with procrastination. First,
she suggests that you start working on a project for 10 minutes and quit if tired or bored. Work
times should be prioritized carefully and spread out over time. The creation of lists is a useful
tool.
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