A topic presented by Neha Wasule currently working with Barclays at The Test Trine 2nd Pune Meetup for Testers.

1. stop
PROCRASTINATION
now

2. Hello!
I am Neha Wasule
I am here because I’m one of you & here to discuss on
topic which is overlooked or least accepted by us.
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3. what is
PROCRASTINATION ?
Let’s get interactive.
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4. “
Procrastination is the act of delaying or
postponing something.
It is a thief of time.
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5. facts about
PROCRASTINATION
01
Procrastination has more than
quadrupled in the last 30 years.
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Procrastination is often viewed
as a lifestyle (whether by choice
or not) largely because the
behaviors take over all aspects
of the individual’s life.
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Common misconception that
procrastination is due to
a problem with managing time.
It’s a much more complex issue.
They are overly optimistic about
their ability to get the job done.
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1 out of 5 people admit that their
procrastination has gotten so out
of hand that they have
jeopardized their jobs, credit,
relationships, and even their
health.
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Research has shown that
procrastinators often have a
weakened immune system and
are more likely to experience
sleep disorders such as insomnia.
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6. Why & IMPACTS
Why we PROCRASTINATE?
1. FEAR of incapability's
2. Lack of INTEREST
3. CAREFREE Attitude
4. BORING or COMPLEX Task
5. Doing something else that is NOT VERY
IMPORTANT
6. Believing that “REPEATED MINOR“ delays
will not hurt you
Impacts of PROCRASTINATION
QUALITY is Compromised
Deadlines are BREACHED
OPPORTUNITIES Gone
Reputation at RISK (non-performer)
Increase STRESS
Health Issues – INSOMNIA, etc.
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7. common
PROCRASTINATION
excuses
◇ Oh! Not Now!
◇ I’ll Start After…
◇ I Don’t Have Enough Information to Start
◇ Something Else Came Up
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8. FIVE types of
PROCRASTINATORS
1. Thrill Seekers/Boiler
2. Avoiders
3. Decisional Type
4. Juggler
5. Impostor
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9. Thriller/Boiler
Who wait until the last minute
to complete something for the
euphoric rush.
let us
UNDERSTAND
Avoider
Who may be avoiding fear of
failure or even fear of success.
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10. Contd.
Decisional
People who find it
highly difficult to make
a decision
Juggler
A juggler might say: I
take on too many things
at once or I’m never
sure which of my
priorities are most
important and then
there’s this “I’ve just got
so much going on right
now.”
Impostor
Afraid of being revealed
as unqualified or
inferior, this
procrastinator puts off
doing anything to avoid
that risk
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11. A picture is worth
a thousand words
Often distractions are the reasons why
we tend to procrastinate.
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12. PICTURE says
it all.12

13. PROCRASTINATORS
MATRIX
v/s
EISENHOVER
MATRIX
PROCRASTINATO
R vs eisenhover
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14. How to decide
between URGENT
& IMPORTANT?
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15. URGENT
Urgent tasks put us in a
REACTIVE MODE
Requires ‘Immediate’
Attention.
These are the “to-do’s” that
should NOW.
NEED TO BE FINISHED
RIGHT AWAY.
IMPORTANT
Important tasks makes us
operate in RESPONSIVE
MODE
Tasks that contribute to our
‘Long Term’ mission, values
and goals.
Important tasks may or may
not be Urgent.
INLINE WITH LONG TERM
GOALS.
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16. 63%Don’t Feel Like It
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SURVEY Results
as per REASONS for PROCRASTINATING

17. 19%Not Sure What to Do
9%It’s Just Not Urgent
9%No Time
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18. “
GET OVER PROCRASTINATION!
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19. easy ways to
STOP
PROCRASTINATION
01
Prioritize
Items.
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Break Large Tasks
into small.
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Create a Deadline
for Yourself.
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Eliminate
Distractions.
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15 min Plan for
Hardest Tasks.
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06
Publicize
(Realistic) Plan
with SMART
GOALS.

20. Contd.
◇ Set a Timer  25 min work | 5 min break
◇ Don’t wait for PERFECTION
◇ Start Work  Acknowledge Progress  Reward
Yourself
◇ Create a rule where you’re allowed to engage in a
specific enjoyable experience only when you finish
a specific time-bound task
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21. Thanks!
Any questions?
You can find me at:
◇ @nehawasule (LinkedIn)
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