Identifying Procrastination

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This worksheet helps us understand why we procrastinate. It guides us to identify the task we're avoiding, recognize the negative thoughts that hold us back, and find the distractions we turn to instead. Understanding these patterns can help us break the cycle and take action.

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Identifying Procrastination

This worksheet helps us understand why we procrastinate. It guides us to identify the task we're avoiding, recognize the negative thoughts that hold us back, and find the distractions we turn to instead. Understanding these patterns can help us break the cycle and take action.

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How are you feeling?

What is the task or goal you are trying to accomplish?What unhelpful thoughts or assumptions are triggered?What activity are you tempted to do instead of the task?

What are the positive and negative consequences of the activity above?

Positive

Negative

⭐ Challenge the unhelpful thoughts and assumptions ⭐

Take a moment to think about the unhelpful thoughts and assumptions. Are they true? Are they helpful? How can you challenge them?

What are some practical steps you can take to progress on your task or goal?What is one small action you can take now?

How are you feeling?