Welcome to Week 4!
Can you
relate to the masked procrastinator? Maybe not protecting the city from crime
and evildoers…..but what about that assignment?
I have
taken a nap, cleaned the kitchen, rewarded myself with an ocean swim, watched
the Lord of the Rings trilogy, made a snack and indulged in some tweeting today,
but whatever my procrastination technique one problem remains…..the assignment
is still there.
I have
told myself for a while now that I work better under pressure…..but perhaps
that is not the case. If I’m being honest I feel better once I actually start
working on an assignment. It does not take long before some progress is made
and I actually kind of begin to enjoy it.
In fact,
once I get started, I even start to feel a bit smug that I am so fabulously organised and studious!
I have
decided to dedicate this week to motivation,
rather than procrastination. I am going to kick butt in that assignment – who’s
with me???
So where do I start?
Create a work space – create a space away from temptation that you dedicate to work. Internet blocking apps (such as Anti-Social) can assist in keeping the social media temptations at bay.
Schedule study like a job –
arrange your breaks and work agreed hours (no calling in sick).
Take a look at upcoming
assessments...
If you’re studying more than one
subject, chances are you have a few assignments, quizzes and other assessable
items coming up.
When is each assignment due and how much is it worth?
How long will each assignment take you? Not sure how to work this out – why not try using
the assignment breakdown provided by Learning Development
How much revision do you have to
complete before your quiz? How many
weeks of lectures will be covered? Are there any practice questions?
The Learning Development
team here at UoN have many online resources designed to help you stay on track this “motivation
week”. Maths workshops, econsults and individual consultations are just
a few of the services Learning Development can offer you. Check out the Learning
Development Blackboard site for access to this support.
Break your assessments up into
smaller manageable parts so you do not feel overwhelmed by the whole
assessment.
Still procrastinating?
I know how hard it can be to stop procrastinating and start working... Next time you are putting off doing an assignment, why not read about some more practical techniques to stop procrastination: http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/docs/Procrastination%20Module%205_Practical%20Techniques.pdf
And check out this motivational
clip for some extra inspiration!
If these tips haven’t helped and
you are feeling really stuck, contact
the Counselling Service on (02) 4921 5801 or counselling@newcastle.edu.au.
Reminder – Census Date August 31
Census
date is the final date to withdraw without incurring the fees associated with
your courses. If you feel you are not able to cope with the workload of the
courses you are enrolled in please contact your Student Experience Officer here
at MySupport to discuss your options. Send us an email at mysupport@newcastle.edu.au or call
49217988.
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