...Overcoming Procrastination Edwin Scott GEN/200 02/15/2011 Dawn Ducoty . Who is a procrastinator? In a perfect world, just about everyone at some point in their life has been or will be a procrastinator. As a whole we put things off for several reasons. Some of them are because we just don’t want to do it, think or assume that we don’t have the time to do it or we just don’t like doing it. It’s a part of being human and the purpose of this paper we will try and determine what we can do to overcome being procrastinators. What exactly is procrastination? Don Marquis, an American writer, poet and playwright said, “Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday”. You can find this quote at thinkexists.com. I like to think he was saying that we have a tendency of thinking that we have lots of time before something is due. According to “Webster’s college dictionary”, it is to put off taking action, to postpone or delay something that has to be done. This can be very detrimental to one’s private and daily life as long as with their professional settings also. The outline of procrastination can be started in many different manners. We will examine the actions of why one procrastinate, and come up with a course of action to prevent, minimize, or correct the art of procrastination. We will do in a series of steps. Chapters 2-4 of Jane B. Burka and Lenora M. Yuen’s Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About. Reading, MA; Addison- Wesley Publishing Company...
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...For one to be effective and successful they must have personal responsibility. People must be held accountable for what they want to accomplish when achieving personal responsibility. By using time management and practicing self-discipline, they are able to take charge of their actions, which is a necessity in being fruitful in their daily lives. These two skills alone can help anyone lead a productive and successful life in all aspects, including college success. Time management is vital when it comes to personal responsibility. Deadlines must be met in order to show that one is responsible for the management of their time. Two effective ways of accomplishing time management are making a schedule and keeping it and setting goals for tasks that need to be completed. Practicing self-discipline by taking charge of your actions is imperative when it comes to achieving the goals that you have set for yourself. In order to stay focused on the goals that you have set for yourself, specific plans should be made. This can be done by setting both short-term and long-term goals. Short-term goals can be anything from accomplishing something within a few hours to a few months. Long-term goals are normally goals that are set to accomplish from a few months through many years down the road. To stay on track of any term goal that has been set, it is extremely helpful to reward yourself along the way as deadlines have been met. This helps you stay focused in achieving the bigger picture which...
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...challenges I will face writing a paper a lot of different factors come to mind. Writing a college paper or any type of writing has never been a strong point for me. Here are a few challenges I will face in the next 9 weeks. One serious challenge is procrastination. I recently learned that people will be slow to complete things, they truly don’t enjoy doing. English has never been my favorite subject and my writing skills, to me leaves much to be desired. This negative thinking, which is challenge number two for me does not provide me with a great learning environment. The last challenge for me would be trying to exceed my own expectations. I strive to be the best at everything that I do. As for back as I can remember English and Math have always been very tough for me. If I don’t envision a great paper there won’t be one. Let me present my challenges; procrastination, negative thinking, and over achievement. I know that only one of these items was cover this week in our studies, but this was my honest answer. When I re-read my top paragraph I realized that sometimes I can be my own worst critic. Getting my education is extremely important to me. In order to achieve my goals I must face my fears of writing. By giving myself time to study and research my topic I am sure to find something interesting to write about. I have to stay positive and interacting with the class and gaining new perspectives are helping me to do just that. I read this week’s chapters and gained a lot...
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...Personal Development Assignment 1: Be able to review time-management skills Jones (1998, p8) defines time-management as “the ability to decide what is important in life, both at work and in our home and personal lives.” Effective time-management skills can have numerous positive effects on a person’s life, both personally and professionally (Jones, 1998). A person or team that is well organised will be more productive, and have a more positive attitude than a person or team which has poor or no time management abilities (Treacy, 2002). “Good time management provides us with the ability to keep a balance in our lives, or to recognise where the imbalance is.” (Jones 1998, p9) In my personal experience, good time management is essential to balance out the numerous demands on my time. These demands include work, leisure activities and commitments to musical performances. As many of these activities work to deadlines provided by others which cannot be missed, I have had to develop various strategies to ensure that my time is used in the most effective and least stressful way. This may include prioritising tasks and keeping an accurate and constantly updated diary, both on paper and electronically. Having used several time management quizzes such as the time management questionnaire (businessballs.com, 2012), and ‘How Good is Your Time Management’ (Mind Tools, 2012) these have highlighted that I do possess strong time-management skills. It has been highlighted that I regularly...
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...College Success Helpful Tips For College and Life “Becoming a Time Manager and a Goal Setter” is a chapter that teaches skills that can used in every part of life. The purpose of this chapter is to teach you how to manage your time and establish goals in each area of your life. Some types of goals are an immediate goal, which is achievable in a few hours. A short-term goal is achievable within the range of a week to a term. An intermediary goal is achievable a year or more. A long-term goal is achievable in a matter of years (Wong 108). A helpful tool in establishing your goals is STSR. It is: • Set Specific, clear and realistic goals. • Set a specific Target date and time to complete each goal. • Identify the individual Steps involved in reaching the goal. • Plan a Reward for yourself when you reach the goal (Wong 110). Linda Wong warns that trying to achieve too many goals at one time can be overwhelming. Use her ABC Method to prioritize your goals. You need to: • List all the goals you want to achieve. • Assign a priority letter A, B, C to your goals. • Then achieve goal one at a time based on your priority rating (Wong 115). Then once you establish your educational, work and leisure time goals you are directed to learn how to create a weekly time schedule. It is important to be realistic when creating your schedule such as having a rotating work schedule. You might have to adjust the schedule...
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...and knowing what you are doing are key factors in survival. With the right knowledge, preparation and tools, humanity is completely capable of surviving a zombie apocalypse. Being prepared is a key factor to survival, and for many, forgetfulness and procrastination are the main reasons why they are not. The first step of being prepared is to know the surroundings of the area; whether its work, school, home, or a friend’s house, know the entries and exit ways of each setting and determine which the safest route is. This is important because being chased by a zombie can be distracting, confusing and horrifying all at once and can end horribly wrong; therefore, the need to know which way to go quickly and efficiently is important. Having a list of close friends, co-workers, family or neighbors is part of preparation as well, this is essential in survival because the knowledge base of a group is greater.”It is better to find people for your group that you already know have mental stability” (Brooks 91). Knowing which skills and knowledge each individual has and assigning them a duty will help keep the organization and effectiveness of group survival. If at all possible learn ahead or gather people with navigation, combat and outdoor survival skills. According to the CDC,” Families can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team. Create a family disaster plan including a communication plan,...
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...Avoid Plagiarism in College Writing Anthony B. Smith Jr. COLL 100 American Military University Angela Matthews In today’s culture, it is very difficult to be successful without having a solid foundation of education. Writing in general is and will always be a part of the college process. Some college students love it and mostly others hate it. For the students that find a lack of interest, they seem to discover loopholes or back doors, which in the end, leads to plagiarism. In order to seclude one from negative behavior, there are multiple techniques and concepts that can help students avoid plagiarism in college writing. To show exactly how to avoid plagiarism, one would have to understand what it is. Neville asserts that Plagiarism is intentionally done by students because they either choose not to acknowledge the works of others or they ignore their obligation to do so (2010). This definition can be understood in one basic way which is one not willing to put in the effort and cite references correctly. Plagiarism is taken very seriously, not just in college, but in society as a whole. One must be certain that they are giving credit where credit is due. Even though Neville’s definition mentioned an intentional decision, but plagiarism can also be unintentional also. This happens when sources aren’t cited correctly or quotations are in the wrong places. How may plagiarism appear in college writing? There are three main ways this can be done. Forms of plagiarism are:...
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...Individuals Paper Change is inevitable. Change brings rebirth, renewal, an opportunity to redefine and refocus on how individuals and organizations interact within its environment. Change management seeks the acceptance and adoption of new creative and innovative ways of performing their duties. Change can come in the form of a systems, procedures, policies, or structures. The important focus in organizational change is in the behaviors and results-based production of its employees. Value is delivered to the organization when individual employees take ownership and initiative to engage themselves in the change process. The organizational roles involved in the change process, from executive level managers to front-line supervisors, all have a stake in the direction and ease of change transition. This paper will examine the roles of managers, change agents used, and management’s role in combating resistance, and championing change. Roles of Managers Leadership in change is an important element which will direct the workflow and communication during change. Like cogs in a machine, each independent role works together to perform its individual expectations based on its focus in the change project. The key management roles in the change process include but are not limited to executives and senior-level management, intermediate-level managers and supervisors, and a project team (individuals). The role of executive and senior-level managers is active participation and visibility throughout the...
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...The Thief of Time The Thief of Time Philosophical Essays on Procrastination Edited by Chrisoula Andreou Mark D. White 2010 Oxford University Press, Inc., publishes works that further Oxford University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education. Oxford New York Auckland Cape Town Dar es Salaam Hong Kong Karachi Kuala Lumpur Madrid Melbourne Mexico City Nairobi New Delhi Shanghai Taipei Toronto With offices in Argentina Austria Brazil Chile Czech Republic France Greece Guatemala Hungary Italy Japan Poland Portugal Singapore South Korea Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine Vietnam Copyright © 2010 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Published by Oxford University Press, Inc. 198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 www.oup.com Oxford is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of Oxford University Press. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data The thief of time: philosophical essays on procrastination / edited by Chrisoula Andreou and Mark D. White. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-19-537668-5 (hardback: alk. paper) 1. Procrastination. I. Andreou, Chrisoula. II. White, Mark D., 1971– BF637.P76T45 2010 128'.4—dc22 2009021750 987654321 Printed in the United States of...
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...Iwasiw, & Kerr, 2010). Expectancy motivation value is driven by the utility value, which is long-term usefulness of the task and intrinsic value, which is short-term value, whereas self-Efficiency stem from mastery of tasks and social persuasion (Plunkett, Iwasiw, & Kerr, 2010). The utility value, as displayed by my ambition to climb the clinical ladder will combat my career fatigue and burnout I have suffered in last few years. Lack of career advancement and development does not only affect the quality of nursing care but also patient satisfaction (Lorber and Skela, 2012). This goal will improve the quality of care I deliver to patients and self-esteem. My second long-term goal is acquisition of skills and knowledge needed for my field of study. Health care transformation to digital age, government mandated transition to paperless, and electronic medical record has opened a new market for nurse informatics specialists. Obtaining this degree will enhance my marketability and job opportunities. The financial incentive component inspired my third long-term goal, which is a reward for the sacrifice, time, and costs involved. Monetary value is a direct measure of quality and affordability; therefore...
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...principles of integrity, honesty, respect, and the prohibition against retaliation for any person who raises in good faith an ethics or compliance issue. The core business ethics principles of General Dynamics is to use assets wisely; offer a fair deal; deliver on promises and earn a fair return. The company strives to detect unethical conduct early. The ethics program includes a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day- a-week, confidential Business Ethics Helpline. Recovery and crisis management are a fundamental part of the ethics network if and when the time arises. General Dynamics is prepared to stay out in front of possible ethical dilemmas and portray their ethical vision and goals from all levels within the organization. Background The Chief Executive Officer is Mr. Jay Johnson and they employ over 90,000 personnel. General Dynamics is headquartered out of Falls Church, Virginia (Fortune 500, 2011). General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technology and operates under four business units (General Dynamics, 2011). The Aerospace group, comprises...
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...self-actualization with learning systems Winslow Burlesonà MIT Media Lab, 20 Ames St. Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Available online 10 May 2005 Abstract Developing learning experiences that facilitate self-actualization and creativity is among the most important goals of our society in preparation for the future. To facilitate deep understanding of a new concept, to facilitate learning, learners must have the opportunity to develop multiple and flexible perspectives. The process of becoming an expert involves failure, as well as the ability to understand failure and the motivation to move onward. Meta-cognitive awareness and personal strategies can play a role in developing an individual’s ability to persevere through failure, and combat other diluting influences. Awareness and reflective technologies can be instrumental in developing a meta-cognitive ability to make conscious and unconscious decisions about engagement that will ultimately enhance learning, expertise, creativity, and self-actualization. This paper will review diverse perspectives from psychology, engineering, education, and computer science to present opportunities to enhance creativity, motivation, and self-actualization in learning systems. r 2005 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Keywords: Creativity; Learning systems; Psychology; Failure; Motivation Education has the dual power to cultivate and to stifle creativity. Recognition of its complex tasks in this domain is one of the most fruitful intellectual ...
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...REGULATION FOR CONSERVATIVES: BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS AND THE CASE FOR “ASYMMETRIC PATERNALISM” COLIN CAMERER, SAMUEL ISSACHAROFF, GEORGE LOEWENSTEIN, † TED O’DONOGHUE, AND MATTHEW RABIN INTRODUCTION Regulation by the state can take a variety of forms. Some regulations are aimed entirely at redistribution, such as when we tax the rich and give to the poor. Other regulations seek to counteract externalities by restricting behavior in a way that imposes harm on an individual basis but yields net societal benefits. A good example is taxation to fund public goods such as roads. In such situations, an individual would be better off if she alone were exempt from the tax; she benefits when everyone (including herself) must pay the tax. In this paper, we are concerned with a third form of regulation: paternalistic regulations that are designed to help on an individual basis. Paternalism treads on consumer sovereignty by forcing, or preventing, choices for the individual’s own good, much as when parents limit their child’s freedom to skip school or eat candy for dinner. Recent research in behavioral economics has identified a variety of decision-making errors that may expand the scope of paternalistic regula- Professor Camerer is the Rea and Lela Axline Professor of Business Economics, California Institute of Technology; Professor Issacharoff is the Harold R. Medina Professor of Procedural Jurisprudence, Columbia Law School; Professor Loewenstein is a Professor of Economics and Psychology...
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...Leadership in the 2nd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army: An Evaluation & Critique by RAB April 2015 Table of Contents Foreword …………………………………………………………………………….………….. 1 Introduction ………………………………………………………………….…….……………. 2 Organization & Objectives ………………………………….……………...…….………………3 Figure 1: 2/29th IN Organizational Structure …………………………………………….4 Theory of Leadership & Leadership Practices..………………………………….……….…….. 7 Figure 2: James Collins Level Five Leadership Model…………………………………..8 Effects of Leadership Practices on Organizational Culture ……………………….………….... 10 SWOT Analysis ………………………………………………………………………..…….… 11 Application of the Level Five Leadership Theory …………………………….…………….… 13 Conclusion ………………………………………………………………………………...…… 16 Figure 3: James Collins Level Five Leadership Model, applied………………………..17 NOTES …………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Foreword This leadership critique is an analysis of my own personal thoughts and impressions of a unit in the U.S. Army. While I was in the Army, I was a young company grade officer. I want to stress that this is one young officer’s opinion. When I cite a fact or research, I will source it. Otherwise, please take this as a young officer’s critique and analysis. In other words, this critique is intended as a spring board for a discussion; it is not a multi-page paper designed to be entered as evidence in a court. This evaluation is my attempt to reconcile how my...
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...10 Minute Guide to Getting Organized Introduction Acknowledgments Trademarks Lesson 1. Why Get Organized? The Characteristics of an Organized Life Where to Find Organization Who Needs to Be Organized The Rewards of Being Organized The Characteristics of an Organized Person The 30-Second Recap Lesson 2. Easy Organizing Basics Getting Started Planning the Day Ahead Creating a "To-Do" Template Put Technology to Work The 30-Second Recap Lesson 3. Balancing Home and Office Two-Income Households Longer Working Life Setting Goals Single-Parent Household Living Alone Live to Work or Work to Live The 30-Second Recap Lesson 4. Finishing a Day's Work in Advance Getting Up to Go to Sleep Plan Ahead to Save Time The 30-Second Recap Lesson 5. Using High-Tech Tools and Software High-Tech Tools Software Intranets A Word About Low-Tech The 30-Second Recap Lesson 6. Understanding Your Company The Secret of Change Factors of Change The Politics of Change Opportunity Factors The 30-Second Recap Lesson 7. Organizing Your Office Your Desk and Chair The Science of Ergonomics The 30-Second Recap Lesson 8. Managing Your Computer Hardware Software System Tools The 30-Second Recap Lesson 9. Organizing Your Staff Conducting a Survey Implementing Solutions The 30-Second Recap Lesson 10. Managing Your Budget Companies and Budgets Universal Principles Ratio Analysis Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Sales Breakeven Analysis An Example of Budget Analysis ...
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