Everyone feels a little stuck or unsure sometimes, you\u2019re not on your own. Many of us also occasionally feel unmotivated, stressed out and prone to procrastination. It\u2019s perfectly normal. What we don\u2019t want is for it to continue over a long period of time.<\/p>\n
We all know there are plenty of outside events that make demands on us, trigger internal responses which can have a negative impact on our day. De-motivators and stress can be caused by any number of factors and we\u2019re sure you can write a comprehensive list – changes in your life, either good or bad; personal problems; illness; lack of sleep; or overwork.<\/p>\n
The posters and fridge magnets say\u2018Keep Calm And Carry On\u2019<\/strong> and we know it\u2019s easier said than done. However, we\u2019d like to stress (excuse the pun) that the key is not to let them affect your goals and your ability to make progress with your learning. Reaching the finish line and completing your course will be well worth the rewards!<\/p>\n It\u2019s perfectly normal to have the occasional off day \u2013 but if you\u2019re constantly putting things off and delaying work on your assignments; feeling unmotivated, then you could have a chronic dose of procrastination.<\/p>\n Procrastination can be when you\u2019re feeling like you\u2019re moving nowhere fast. If you\u2019re often saying to yourself, \u201cI\u2019ll do it tomorrow, it can wait\u201d or \u201cI\u2019ll watch just one more of my favourite TV programmes\u201d and \u201cI know I need to finish my assignment but I\u2019ll organise the sock drawer first\u201d then you\u2019re procrastinating.<\/p>\n The more you put off, postpone and delay, the more challenging it can be to start again. The good news is that the more you\u2019ve postponed in the past, the easier it becomes in the future, because you recognise these signs.<\/p>\n Please don\u2019t waste your time and let it pass you by. Time will always move at the same rate, but individually, you can control how it will be spent. Like money in your pocket, time can be spent foolishly or wisely. If wisely spent, there\u2019ll be something of real value for your future. A few minutes studying here and there will add up to hours – bringing you closer to your qualification.<\/p>\n We want you to control your time not for it to control you. Here are some suggestions for freeing yourself from a procrastination time trap:<\/strong><\/p>\nProcrastination is a time trap of major proportions….<\/h2>\n
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