The Procrastination Paradox: Strategies to Overcome Procrastination | GPWL982

Do you procrastinate? Do you delay important tasks that need to get done? Procrastination involves a voluntary delay of an intended action, even though it may lead to negative consequences. Although academic procrastination hinders academic achievement and mental well-being, it is quite common in university students.

In this workshop, you will learn about the nature and types of procrastination and the connection between procrastination and difficulty in emotional regulation. You will also learn some evidence-based strategies to overcome procrastination, including self-regulation and emotion regulation techniques.

• Define and identify different types of procrastination
• Understand procrastination through the self-regulation failure model
• Adopt effective and evidence-based strategies to address procrastination
• Become aware of different resources to cope with procrastination