Goal Setting and Getting Things Done Instructor Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ..............................................................................................................................................7 What is Courseware? ................................................................................................................................ 7 How Do I Customize My Course? .............................................................................................................. 7 Materials Required ................................................................................................................................... 9 Maximizing Your Training Power .............................................................................................................. 9 Module One: Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 11 Housekeeping Items................................................................................................................................ 11 The Parking Lot ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Workshop Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 12 Pre-Assignment ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Module Two: Overcoming Procrastination (I) .................................................................................... 14 Eat That Frog! ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Just Do It ................................................................................................................................................. 15 The 15 Minute Rule ................................................................................................................................. 16 Chop It Up ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Case Study............................................................................................................................................... 17 Module Two: Review Questions.............................................................................................................. 19 Module Three: Overcoming Procrastination (II) ................................................................................ 22 Remove Distractions ............................................................................................................................... 22 Start Small and Build .............................................................................................................................. 23 Reward Yourself ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Set Realistic Deadlines ............................................................................................................................ 25 Case Study............................................................................................................................................... 26
Module Three: Review Questions ........................................................................................................... 27 Module Four: Four P’s of Goal Setting............................................................................................... 31 They Need to Be Positive ........................................................................................................................ 31 They Need to Be Personal ....................................................................................................................... 32 They Need to Be Possible ........................................................................................................................ 33 They Need to Be Prioritized .................................................................................................................... 34 Case Study............................................................................................................................................... 35 Module Four: Review Questions ............................................................................................................. 36 Module Five: Improving Motivation ................................................................................................. 39 Remember Peak Moments ..................................................................................................................... 39 Write Down Your Goals .......................................................................................................................... 40 Use Gamification .................................................................................................................................... 41 Track Your Progress ................................................................................................................................ 42 Case Study............................................................................................................................................... 43 Module Five: Review Questions .............................................................................................................. 44 Module Six: Wise Time Management ............................................................................................... 47 Urgent/Important Matrix ....................................................................................................................... 47 The 80/20 Rule ........................................................................................................................................ 49 Utilize a Calendar.................................................................................................................................... 50 Create a Ritual ........................................................................................................................................ 51 Case Study............................................................................................................................................... 52 Module Six: Review Questions ................................................................................................................ 53 Module Seven: Tips for Completing Tasks ......................................................................................... 56 One Minute Rule ..................................................................................................................................... 56 Five Minute Rule ..................................................................................................................................... 57 Break Up Large Tasks.............................................................................................................................. 58
Utilize Technology................................................................................................................................... 59 Case Study............................................................................................................................................... 60 Module Seven: Review Questions ........................................................................................................... 61 Module Eight: Increase Your Productivity ......................................................................................... 64 Repeat What Works................................................................................................................................ 64 Get Faster ............................................................................................................................................... 65 Remove “Should” from Your Dictionary.................................................................................................. 66 Build on Your Successes .......................................................................................................................... 67 Case Study............................................................................................................................................... 68 Module Eight: Review Questions ............................................................................................................ 69 Module Nine: “To Do” List Characteristics......................................................................................... 72 Focus on the Important .......................................................................................................................... 72 Chunk, Block, Tackle ............................................................................................................................... 73 Make It a Habit ....................................................................................................................................... 74 Plan Ahead .............................................................................................................................................. 75 Case Study............................................................................................................................................... 76 Module Nine: Review Questions ............................................................................................................. 77 Module Ten: Smart Goals ................................................................................................................. 80 Specific .................................................................................................................................................... 80 Measurable ............................................................................................................................................. 81 Attainable ............................................................................................................................................... 82 Realistic................................................................................................................................................... 83 Timely ..................................................................................................................................................... 84 Case Study............................................................................................................................................... 85 Module Ten: Review Questions .............................................................................................................. 86 Module Eleven: Mistakes Will Happen .............................................................................................. 89
Accept It .................................................................................................................................................. 89 Bouncing Back......................................................................................................................................... 90 Adapt and Learn from Them ................................................................................................................... 91 If Needed, Ask for Help ........................................................................................................................... 92 Case Study............................................................................................................................................... 93 Module Eleven: Review Questions .......................................................................................................... 94 Module Twelve: Wrapping Up .......................................................................................................... 97 Words from the Wise .............................................................................................................................. 97 Review of Parking Lot ............................................................................................................................. 97 Lessons Learned ...................................................................................................................................... 97 Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations .......................................................................................... 98
Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there. Bo Jackson Preface What is Courseware? Welcome to Courseware.com, a completely new training experience! Our courseware packages offer you top-quality training materials that are customizable, user-friendly, educational, and fun. We provide your materials, materials for the student, PowerPoint slides, and a takehome reference sheet for the student. You simply need to prepare and train! Best of all, our courseware packages are created in Microsoft Office and can be opened using any version of Word and PowerPoint. (Most other word processing and presentation programs support these formats, too.) This means that you can customize the content, add your logo, change the color scheme, and easily print and e-mail training materials.
How Do I Customize My Course? Customizing your course is easy. To edit text, just click and type as you would with any document. This is particularly convenient if you want to add customized statistics for your region, special examples for your participants’ industry, or additional information. You can, of course, also use all of your word processor’s other features, including text formatting and editing tools (such as cutting and pasting). To remove modules, simply select the text and press Delete on your keyboard. Then, navigate to the Table of Contents, right-click, and click Update Field. You may see a dialog box; if so, click “Update entire table” and press OK.
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(You will also want to perform this step if you add modules or move them around.) If you want to change the way text looks, you can format any piece of text any way you want. However, to make it easy, we have used styles so that you can update all the text at once. If you are using Word 97 to 2003, start by clicking the Format menu followed by Styles and Formatting. In Word 2007 and 2010 under the Home tab, right-click on your chosen style and click Modify. That will then produce the Modify Style options window where you can set your preferred style options. For example, if we wanted to change our Heading 1 style, used for Module Titles, this is what we would do:
Now, we can change our formatting and it will apply to all the headings in the document. For more information on making Word work for you, please refer to Word 2007 or 2010 Essentials by Courseware.com.
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Materials Required All of our courses use flip chart paper and markers extensively. (If you prefer, you can use a whiteboard or chalkboard instead.) We recommend that each participant have a copy of the Training Manual, and that you review each module before training to ensure you have any special materials required. Worksheets and handouts are included within a separate activities folder and can be reproduced and used where indicated. If you would like to save paper, these worksheets are easily transferrable to a flip chart paper format, instead of having individual worksheets. We recommend these additional materials for all workshops:
Laptop with projector, for PowerPoint slides
Quick Reference Sheets for students to take home
Timer or watch (separate from your laptop)
Masking tape
Blank paper
Maximizing Your Training Power We have just one more thing for you before you get started. Our company is built for trainers, by trainers, so we thought we would share some of our tips with you, to help you create an engaging, unforgettable experience for your participants.
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Make it customized. By tailoring each course to your participants, you will find that your results will increase a thousand-fold. o
Use examples, case studies, and stories that are relevant to the group.
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Identify whether your participants are strangers or whether they work together. Tailor your approach appropriately.
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Different people learn in different ways, so use different types of activities to balance it all out. (For example, some people learn by reading, while others learn by talking about it, while still others need a hands-on approach. For more information, we suggest Experiential Learning by David Kolb.)
Make it fun and interactive. Most people do not enjoy sitting and listening to someone else talk for hours at a time. Make use of the tips in this book and your own experience to keep your
participants engaged. Mix up the activities to include individual work, small group work, large group discussions, and mini-lectures. 
Make it relevant. Participants are much more receptive to learning if they understand why they are learning it and how they can apply it in their daily lives. Most importantly, they want to know how it will benefit them and make their lives easier. Take every opportunity to tie what you are teaching back to real life.
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Keep an open mind. Many trainers find that they learn something each time they teach a workshop. If you go into a training session with that attitude, you will find that there can be an amazing two-way flow of information between the trainer and trainees. Enjoy it, learn from it, and make the most of it in your workshops.
And now, time for the training!
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Success is steady progress towards one’s personal goals. Jim Rohn Module One: Getting Started Everyone has dreams and goals. Achieving personal and professional goals, however, requires planning and action. Learning how to manage time and set realistic goals will increase your chance of success in every area of your life. Following the advice in this course will help increase your productivity and help you achieve your dreams.
Housekeeping Items Take a few moments to cover basic housekeeping items.
If you need an opening or a way to introduce the participants to each other, utilize the Icebreakers folder to begin or between breaks during the day.
Let participants know where they can find washrooms, break facilities, and fire exits.
Ask participants to turn off their cell phones or at least turn them to vibrate. If they must take a call, request that they do it outside.
Take this time to encourage the group to ask questions and make this an interactive workshop.
Write the words Respect, Confidentiality, and Practice on a piece of flip chart paper and tape it to the wall. Explain to participants that in order to get the most out of this workshop, we must all work together, listen to each other, explore new ideas, and make mistakes. After all, that’s how we learn!
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The Parking Lot Explain the concept of The Parking Lot to participants.
The Parking Lot is a visible place where you will “park” ideas that arise which are not on the agenda, may be off topic, or are better addressed outside of the program.
At the end of the session, we will review parked ideas and follow up, or make suggestions for your own investigation when you are back at work.
Suggestions for the trainer: 1. If you are working with a large group of participants, you may wish to nominate a recorder to park items as you are facilitating. 2. It’s a good idea to note the name of the contributor along with the parked item. 3. Items noted on the parking lot can be useful to you later as you plan future training sessions.
Workshop Objectives Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:
Overcome procrastination
Manage time effectively
Accomplish important tasks
Self-motivate
Create SMART goals
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Pre-Assignment Complete this worksheet before the class begins. Makes note of what you hope to learn or goals you want to address after the class.
1.) How would you describe your goal setting and time management process? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 2.) Have you ever taken a course in goal setting? What was the focus? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 3.) Where do you feel your skills are weak? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 4.) What do you hope to learn from this course? _______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
Any other thoughts: ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
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Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday. Don Marquis Module Two: Overcoming Procrastination (I) We all procrastinate from time to time. Procrastination occurs when we avoid tasks that we find unpleasant. Even if we perform other work-related tasks instead of the ones we dislike, we are guilty of procrastination. Unfortunately, procrastination will hinder our longterm success. With the proper skills, you can overcome procrastination.
Eat That Frog! Mark Twain has a saying that applies to procrastination: If the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the day with the satisfaction of knowing that that is probably the worst thing that is going to happen to you all day long! Brian Tracy named his course on time management “Eat that Frog� because of this saying. The frog is anything that you do not want to do. Basically, you should complete your dreaded tasks first. Getting them out of the way will provide you with a sense of accomplishment and keep you from procrastinating. Always begin with the task that is the hardest and most significant, and you will be less tempted to procrastinate on other activities.
Estimated Time
10 minutes
Topic Objective
Introduce the concept of eating the frog. Eat That Frog
Topic Summary Consider frogs that should be eaten. Materials Required
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Flipchart/board and marker
Planning Checklist
None
Recommended Activity
Ask volunteers to share their frogs. List these on the flipchart/board. Discuss why these tasks are frogs.
Stories to Share
Share any personal or relevant stories.
Delivery Tips
Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions
Where does the saying eat the frog come from?
Just Do It When you dislike a particular task, it is easy to procrastinate. Whether you spend time checking email or looking at Instagram, you are procrastinating. You need to do more than identify when you procrastinate. You need to discover why.
Discover your obstacles: What do you choose over your tasks?
Discover ways to remove obstacles: Ask for support, and take action. For example, you could turn off the Internet and your phone.
Reward yourself: Make the task fun, and use small rewards as incentive.
Once you have identified your frogs and obstacles, the only answer is take action. Make the tasks that you want to avoid part of your daily routine. Schedule the tasks into your calendar. Once they become habit, you will find them easier to accomplish. Once you have scheduled the time to accomplish your tasks, you must follow through. Resist the temptation to procrastinate with your favorite time waster. Just do it.
Estimated Time
10 minutes
Topic Objective
Introduce ways to stop procrastination. Just Do It
Topic Summary Discuss how to remove obstacles and end procrastination. Materials Required
01-Just Do It
Planning Checklist
None
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Recommended Activity
Complete the worksheet individually. Share your answers with the rest of the class.
Stories to Share
Share any personal relevant stories.
Delivery Tips
Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions
What action can you take to stop procrastinating?
The 15 Minute Rule Lack of time is a common excuse for not completing a task. We often overestimate the time that it takes to complete tasks, but the 15 minute rule allows you to accurately time your tasks. When you follow the 15 minute rule, you set a timer for 15 minutes and work on a task. You should stop working on the task when the time is up. You will be surprised by how many tasks you complete within the 15 minutes. When you are not able to complete a task within 15 minutes, schedule 15 minutes the next day for the same task. This allows you to make consistent progress. You will also be able to better estimate how long a similar task will take.
Estimated Time
5 minutes
Topic Objective
Introduce the 15 minute rule. 15 Minute Rule
Topic Summary Discuss the 15 minute rule. Materials Required
Flipchart/board and marker
Planning Checklist
None
Recommended Activity
Ask the class to share tasks that they avoid because they fear there is not enough time. List these tasks on the flipchart/board. Discuss your experiences with these tasks.
Stories to Share
Share any personal, relevant stories.
Delivery Tips
Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions
What is the 15 minute rule?
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Chop It Up The size of a project can also contribute to procrastination. It is easy to become overwhelmed by a large project. The key to overcoming procrastination is to chop up the large project into smaller tasks. Rather than looking at the entire project, focus on the single task. This will prevent you from becoming overwhelmed by the enormity of the work you must complete. For example, you could break a large report into different tasks such as brainstorming, outlining, writing, etc. This technique will create a sense of achievement with each step and improve motivation, allowing you to stay focused as you reach the end of the entire project.
Estimated Time
5 minutes
Topic Objective
Introduce chopping up tasks. Chop It Up
Topic Summary Practice chopping up tasks. Materials Required
02-Chop It Up
Planning Checklist
None
Recommended Activity
Complete the worksheet individually. Share your answers with the rest of the class.
Stories to Share
Share any personal, relevant stories.
Delivery Tips
Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions
Why chop up projects?
Case Study Carl’s manager assigned him the task of running a self-audit on the department. Carl was overwhelmed by the task. Every time he requested information from someone, he would spend 20 minutes chatting. He constantly checked email and immediately replied to all messages. Carl knew that he was falling behind, but it did little to motivate him. After an interesting exchange with his manager, Carl realized that he needed to take action. He broke the audit down into smaller segments, and avoided chatting with people. He even established set times to check email. After a few days, Carl began to see progress. This motivated him to continue the work. Despite the setback, Carl managed to finish on time. Page 17
Estimated Time
5 minutes
Topic Objective
Outline the Overcoming Procrastination I case study. Case study
Topic Summary Discuss the importance of understanding what causes procrastination. Materials Required
None
Planning Checklist
None
Recommended Activity
Discuss the outcome of the case study. What were Carl’s obstacles?
Stories to Share
Share any personal, relevant stories.
Delivery Tips
Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions
What made Carl attempt to stop procrastination?
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Module Two: Review Questions 1. What is the Frog? a) b) c) d)
Boring task Dreaded task Important task Unimportant task
The frog is the dreaded task. The dreaded task should be tackled first. 2. The frog you begin with should be the hardest and _____. a) b) c) d)
Most complicated Least complicated Most boring Most significant
The frogs you begin with should be the hardest and most significant. These tasks lend themselves to procrastination. 3. What is the action that you take when procrastinating? a) Obstacle b) Frog c) Reward d) Incentive Obstacles are choices that we make to avoid tasks. Identifying obstacles will help you avoid falling into their trap. 4. What will rewards provide? a) Obstacles b) Identification of needs c) Incentive d) Action Rewards provide incentive. Rewarding yourself will help you overcome procrastination.
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5. What should you do if you have not completed the task within 15 minutes? a) Cease the task b) Continue working c) Start over the next day d) Time how much longer the task takes Once the 15 minutes are up, you stop working on the task. The task may be continued the next day. 6. What is a common excuse for not completing a task? a) b) c) d)
Disinterest Not in job description Lack of time Too complicated
Lack of time is a common excuse for not completing a task. The 15 minute rule addresses this excuse and improves progress. 7. What can happen when you are assigned large projects? a) b) c) d)
Feel motivated Feel overwhelmed Avoid procrastination Planning is easy
Large projects can be overwhelming. Being overwhelmed can lead to procrastination. 8. What does completing small parts of a project create? a) b) c) d)
Feeling overwhelmed Motivation Interest Sense of achievement
Project that are broken down are easier to complete. As each stage is completed, a sense of achievement is created.
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9. What did Carl do when requesting information? a) b) c) d)
Avoid conversation Chat for 20 minutes Verify information Send emails
Carl would spend too long chatting. This obstacle led to procrastination. 10. When did Carl finish the project? a) b) c) d)
On time A week late A day late Early
Carl was late with his project after procrastinating. He managed to finish on time by taking steps to avoid procrastination.
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Procrastination makes easy things hard and hard things harder. Mason Cooley Module Three: Overcoming Procrastination (II) Procrastination can happen at any time. It is not enough to identify that you are avoiding a project. You need to take active steps to remove the temptation to procrastinate. By taking control of your schedule and work environment, you will be able to reduce the amount of time that you spend procrastinating each day. In turn, you will be able to improve your productivity and accomplish your goals.
Remove Distractions We are bombarded with distractions every day. These distractions are temptations to procrastinate. By removing as many distractions as possible, you will be on track to overcoming procrastination.
Distractions to Avoid:
Office clutter: Clean up your space at the end of each day, both at home and in the office. This will help to keep you focused, and you will not be tempted to clean during a project.
Email notification: Establish specific times to check email. Automatic notifications are distracting and cut into the time you spend on each project.
Telephone calls: Do not take all calls. Choose a time to return calls and texts.
Environment: Remove distractions such as books, magazines, etc., from your workstation.
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Estimated Time
10 minutes
Topic Objective
Introduce distractions that need to be removed. Remove Distractions
Topic Summary Discuss removing distractions. Materials Required
Flipchart/board and marker
Planning Checklist
None
Recommended Activity
As a group, brainstorm distractions that inhibit productivity. Least these on the flipchart/board, and discuss ways to remove distractions.
Stories to Share
Share any personal, relevant stories.
Delivery Tips
Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions
What will help remove distractions?
Start Small and Build A habit of procrastination does not happen overnight. Equally, it is not possible to stop procrastinating overnight. Expecting an immediate change will only lead to disappointment. You need to start small and build in order to end procrastination once and for all. Begin by creating a daily “to do list� for your personal life. Include the daily tasks that you have trouble completing such as laundry or cleaning the kitchen. When you have stability in your personal schedule, it will be easier to address procrastination at work. Create a daily schedule for work once you have broken down your larger tasks into smaller ones. As your productivity increases, you will be able to build upon your schedule. You will soon find that you are finishing tasks ahead of schedule.
Estimated Time
5 minutes
Topic Objective
Introduce ways to start small and build. Start Small and Build
Topic Summary Practice building on your productivity.
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Materials Required
03-Start Small
Planning Checklist
None
Recommended Activity
Complete the worksheet individually. Share your answers with the rest of the class.
Stories to Share
Share any personal, relevant stories.
Delivery Tips
Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions
How long does it take to overcome procrastination?
Reward Yourself People tend to procrastinate because they do not find certain tasks to be pleasant. Procrastination becomes its own reward. Overcoming procrastination requires that you implement a reward system for completing tasks. Otherwise, you will revert to bad habits. Rewards should match the tasks completed. For example, taking 10 minutes on Facebook could be a reward for returning your phone calls. Similarly, going to a movie could be a reward for completing a report on time. When choosing rewards, you need to stay away from anything that you already have planned. For example, if you already have plans to go out with friends on a weekend, the outing will not serve as a reward. Using the appropriate rewards will improve motivation and help prevent procrastination.
Estimated Time
5 minutes
Topic Objective
Introduce the concept of rewards. Reward Yourself
Topic Summary Discuss different methods of reward. Materials Required
Flipchart/board and marker
Planning Checklist
None
Recommended Activity
As a group, come up with a list of common tasks and place them on the flipchart/board. Then, brainstorm appropriate rewards.
Stories to Share
Share any personal, relevant stories.
Delivery Tips
Encourage everyone to participate.
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Review Questions
What happens without rewards?
Set Realistic Deadlines Schedules and deadlines will help you stay focused and avoid procrastination. When setting deadlines, however, you must be realistic. Deadlines that are not realistic will actually contribute to procrastination. If you do not have a chance of completing a task on time, you will avoid it. If you are creating your own deadline, you should consider how long similar tasks have taken. Be honest, and allow time for interruptions and emergencies. Do not create a schedule based on the best-case scenario. You are setting yourself up for failure. If you are assigned a deadline, determine if it is realistic. If the deadline is not realistic, you should attempt to negotiate a more realistic date. This negotiation should be done as quickly as possible to prevent complications later.
Estimated Time
10 minutes
Topic Objective
Introduce the idea of realistic deadlines. Set Realistic Deadlines
Topic Summary Practice setting deadlines Materials Required
04-Deadlines
Planning Checklist
None
Recommended Activity
Complete the worksheet individually. Share your answers with the rest of the class.
Stories to Share
Share any personal, relevant stories.
Delivery Tips
Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions
What happens when deadlines are not realistic?
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Case Study Alice was determined to conquer her problem with procrastination and improve her productivity. She broke down her tasks and created a schedule that she hoped would work. She tried to keep up with her daily schedule, but she was always running behind. After a week, she was stressed out and unable to completely anything on time. She was frustrated and tired. A week later, she began to procrastinate again. She continued to create schedules, but she never believed that she would finish her tasks. Finally, Alice decided to stop pretending that she could finish her tasks and quit making schedules.
Estimated Time
5 minutes
Topic Objective
Outline the Overcoming Procrastination (II) case study. Case Study
Topic Summary Discuss the importance of rewards and realistic deadlines. Materials Required
None
Planning Checklist
None
Recommended Activity
Discuss the outcome of the case study. What could Alice have done differently?
Stories to Share
Share any personal relevant stories.
Delivery Tips
Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions
What was Alice’s goal?
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Module Three: Review Questions 1. When should you clean up your desk? a) b) c) d)
The end of each day When a project is complete The beginning of each day When there is time
Clutter is distracting. Cleaning the workspace at the end of the day will prevent distractions and procrastination. 2. Which work-related task might become a distraction? a) b) c) d)
Reports Email Meetings Schedules
Automatic email notifications are distractions. Setting aside time to address emails will prevent interruptions. 3. Where should you begin your attempt to prevent procrastination? a) b) c) d)
At work On weekends At home In every area of life
Overcoming procrastination requires small steps. They are easiest to implement on a personal level first. 4. What needs to happen before creating a daily schedule? a) b) c) d)
Schedule meetings Complete tasks Complete home tasks Break down tasks
Daily schedules require specific tasks to be broken down. This allows you to focus on one task at a time.
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5. What do rewards need to match? a) b) c) d)
Obstacle Task Interest Procrastination
Rewards should match the task completed. The larger the task, the larger the reward should be. 6. What does procrastination become? a) b) c) d)
Project Task Obstacle Reward
Procrastination can become its own reward. This is why it is so important to create a reward system. 7. What are you likely to do if you cannot complete a task on time? a) b) c) d)
Avoid it Work faster Ask for help Extend the deadline
Impossible deadlines will actually lead to procrastination. We avoid tasks that we cannot complete. 8. What will help you estimate the deadline? a) b) c) d)
Needs Procrastination Past tasks Best case scenarios
Past tasks will help estimate the time for future tasks. Make sure the two tasks are similar.
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9. How long before Alice was behind schedule? a) b) c) d)
One week One month Two months Two weeks
Alice was not able to keep up with her deadlines. She found herself behind schedule after a week. 10. What happened after two weeks? a) b) c) d)
She reworked her schedule She completed her tasks She began rewarding herself She procrastinated
Alice was tired and stressed. She began procrastinating as a method of self-reward.
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