...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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...Life Style Inventory: My Self-Description Personal Thinking Style Primary and Back up thinking Style: As per the LSI results my Primary thinking style is “Approval” (98 percentile) and back up style is “Humanistic –Encouraging” (93 percentile). But I don’t think I am absolutely following these styles for all the situations. There are several instances in my life where my thinking patterns are varied. I think I have adopted this thinking style from my parents and cultural roots. Hindu culture always preaches self-less ness and humanity. I have almost all the characteristics of Affiliative and Humanistic-Encouraging styles like always cooperative, friendly, helpful, pleasant, diplomatic, tactful, sees best in others, sincere, warm, open, relaxed, at ease with people, liked by others, thinks people more important than things, good at interpersonal relations, likes to share feelings and thoughts, tries to help others, genuine concern for people, accept changes easily, likes to include others in activities, humanistic, considerate, popular leader in some areas like college, NGO activities, good listener, enjoying settling disputes, respects confidences etc. But all the characteristics are not equally applicable for both work and personal life. For example I was a well know leader at college, community activities at neighborhood and organizing NGO activities but not a good leader at work consistently. My wife will contradict with my team members if I say I am cooperative and...
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...TIME MANAGEMENT "There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) health and free time for doing good." (Bukhari 8/421) Introduction 1. There is no mystery about managing time. Managing time is really managing how we live. Time is non renewable and non extendible precious resource. Everyone has 24 hours a day and 168 hours each week to perform his duties. To get maximum output from these hours, planning and implementation of planning is required because only planning to manage time is useless if one does not follow it. So time management is a key to success in this life. Managing time is just something one does for own psyche to make own day easier. Time management at grass roots level is the building block for the success and achievement of that organization because individual time management increases the output and collective improvement of the output leads to high achievements of the organization. 2. In the Army, as institution it has a critical significance owing to the nature of its job. Individual trained in better time management during peace are likely to produce good results during war and collectively effective control over time could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Aim 3. To carry out an appraisal of modern ideas / techniques on time management, highlight its significance and application in the Army and make relevant recommendation for ensuring better time management. Sequence 4. The Paper encompasses the following:- a. Part...
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...Klaira Maika N. Casim ENGLCOM A55B Problem-Solution Essay ___________________________________________________________________________________ TOPIC: The Decline of Values in the Philippines THESIS SENTENCE: The Filipinos need a firm grip and stance on providing solutions regarding the decline of values in the Philippines such as organization of seminars and workshops centered on value education, compulsory moral education classes in schools, and the altruistic action of people to live by a good value system. TOPIC OUTLINE: I. Introduction A. Definition of values B. Brief explanation on the decline of values in the Philippines C. Thesis Sentence (possible solutions to the problem) II. Body A. Body Paragraph 1 1. How organization of seminars/workshops centered on value education can be a solution 2. Purpose, possible effects, and changes B. Body Paragraph 2 1. How compulsory moral education classes in schools can be a solution 2. Purpose, possible effects, and changes C. Body Paragraph 3 1. How the altruistic action of living by a good value system can be a solution 2. Purpose, possible effects and changes III. Wrapping Up INTRODUCTION: Values are cultural standards by which people assess desirability, goodness, and beauty. However, there is a continuous...
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...Intra-personal The first one is naturalist intelligence and these are the people who has the ability to identify and distinguish between different types of animals, weather formations around the world and are able to tell the different types of plants. These people are nature smart. They are able to study out in the open around nature. The second one is logical-mathematical intelligence these are the people who has the ability to do calculations, solve mathematical problems, abstract problems, they can develop equations and different proofs. These people are reasoning and number smart. These people draw up tables which consists of lists of key points. They also draw mind maps and they then connect the points that they have gathered with arrows. The third is bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence these are the people who uses their own bodies to create and solve their problems. These are body smart people. They would use flashcards...
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...0033-2909/07/$12.00 DOI: 10.1037/0033-2909.133.1.65 The Nature of Procrastination: A Meta-Analytic and Theoretical Review of Quintessential Self-Regulatory Failure Piers Steel University of Calgary Procrastination is a prevalent and pernicious form of self-regulatory failure that is not entirely understood. Hence, the relevant conceptual, theoretical, and empirical work is reviewed, drawing upon correlational, experimental, and qualitative findings. A meta-analysis of procrastination’s possible causes and effects, based on 691 correlations, reveals that neuroticism, rebelliousness, and sensation seeking show only a weak connection. Strong and consistent predictors of procrastination were task aversiveness, task delay, selfefficacy, and impulsiveness, as well as conscientiousness and its facets of self-control, distractibility, organization, and achievement motivation. These effects prove consistent with temporal motivation theory, an integrative hybrid of expectancy theory and hyperbolic discounting. Continued research into procrastination should not be delayed, especially because its prevalence appears to be growing. Keywords: procrastination, irrational delay, pathological decision making, meta-analysis Procrastination is extremely prevalent. Although virtually all of us have at least dallied with dallying, some have made it a way of life. Estimates indicate that 80%–95% of college students engage in procrastination (Ellis & Knaus, 1977; O’Brien, 2002), approximately 75% consider...
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...THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING AND READING HABIT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES EKWERIKE ONYEDIKA 090651012 LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY, OJO (JULY, 2012) ABSTRACT This paper discusses in details the Research proposal on the influence of social networking and reading habits among university undergraduates. In particular the research will focus on the question “does social networking and reading habits affects the academic performance of university undergraduates? If it does is the influence positive or negative? In this research proposal, the background, context, and theme of the study are presented: the objectives of the research and research statements are also stated. The scope and methodology to be used are also discussed and this paper also briefly reviews relevant and related literature. CHAPTER 1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY “Academic performance” is not a concept that is new, many social scientist and researchers alike have defined academic performance in various ways. Bruce Tuckman (1975) asserts that performance is used to label the observable manifestations of knowledge, skill, concepts, and understanding and idea. So performance is the application of a learning product that at the end of the process provides mastery. It is the acquisition of particular grades on examination; it shows or indicates the students’ ability, mastery of content, skills in applying learned knowledge to a particular situation. A student is generally judged on examination performance...
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...* PILLARS People are rational and seek to maximize their expected utility Markets are efficient, with no arbitrage opportunities ANOMALIES These are not confirmed in real life, so we study the reason behind the anomalies in the models using: Field data Lab experiments Computer simulations Brain scans * STUDY TOPICS Alternatives to Expected Utility Theory Time Preferences Predicting Human Behavior in Strategic Situations Self-Confidence Cognitive Biases & Consequences Using Experiments to Test Finance Theories Saint Petersburg Paradox Coin-flipping; payoff for the first heads that appears; payoff doubles for every coin flip. How much are you willing to pay to play this game? Expected utility is ∞, but people aren’t willing to pay much E = ½ (1) + ¼ (2) + ⅛ (4) + ... E = ½ + ½ + ½ + ... + ½ E = ∞ Expected Utility Theory Indifference Curve: combination of goods & services that maintain a certain level of satisfaction People maximize their well-being The roll of government is to maximize social well-being Pareto Efficiency (most outward point as possible) Utility cannot be measured or observed directly, but are revealed through preferences and through experiments. Remember: preferences are not necessarily choice, but a probability of choosing that. Cardinal preferences – objects are given values Ordinal preferences – objects are ranked against others Be careful: you can’t compare utility across individuals Axioms Completeness...
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...Factors influencing the Study Habits of Second Year Education Students of Wesleyan University-Philippines An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to The Faculty of the College of Education Wesleyan University-Philippines In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education Jennilyn Nicolas Cheska Mae F. Edrad Francheska F. Pacolor CHAPTER 1 Introduction Rationale Wesleyan University-Philippines (WU-P), College of Education (COEd) is aiming for a higher standard of learning that shall focus on well motivated students capable with competing with those of highly Industrialized Countries. Student were facilitating different techniques and habits of studying to have better memory retention of the lesson they were taking up in different kinds of subject. This method they are utilizing helps them to pass the examination, quizzes and School activities with high grades. *In education, it involves study habits and this is the ways that you study; the habits that you have formed during your school years. Study habits can be good ones, or bad ones. Good study habits include being organized, keeping good notes, reading your textbook, listening in class, and working every day. Bad study habits include skipping class, not doing your work, watching TV or playing video games instead of studying, and losing your work. Each Student has their unique technique of studying. One technique may not work for one...
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...Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Education plays a vital role in our lives. It is important like our basic needs – food, clothes, shelter. It is through education where we can put our potentials in maximum use. It is a precious tool in our lives. It is our key to success. It opens doors of opportunities and serves as our guide to achieving our dreams. It is a preparation for our future roles. Without education, we cannot develop our skills and talents that will help us become successful in our respective careers. It is the only way where we can achieve our goals. According to Manali Oak, “Education gives us knowledge of the world around us. It develops us in a perspective of looking at life. It helps us build opinions and have points of view on things in life. People debate over the subject whether education is the only thing that gives knowledge. Some say, education is the process of gaining information about the surrounding world while knowledge is something very different. They are right. But then, information cannot be converted into knowledge without the catalyst called education.” Information is everywhere. But it’s not enough that we just gain information. We need education for us to be able to understand and interpret it. Through education, we develop proper attitudes, values and behavior towards other people. We learn how to interact using good manners and appropriate conduct with the people around us. “The words ‘cultivate’ and ‘civilize’...
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...Determinants of the Study Habits in Science Among High School Students of Columban College Barretto By: Christine May A. Torres Cristianne T. Fajardo A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Major in General Science April 2006 Approval Sheet This Thesis entitled Determinants of the Study Habits in Science Among High School Students of Columban College Barretto prepared and submitted by Christine May A. Torres and Cristianne T. Fajardo in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Major in General Science, has been examined and is recommended for the acceptance and approval. ___________________ Dr. Eric A. Matriano Supervisor/ Professor ACKNOWLEDGMENT We would like to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to those people who have plays significantly in the pursuance of this research without the help of these following people this research would have been in vain. To Dr. Eric A. Matriano, thank you for being such an inspiring adviser who have shared so much knowledge and wisdom. Thank you for the patience and time you provide us. To Dr. Lolita B. Regalario, our college dean, thank you very much for the word of wisdom. To our professors in Science subject, Dr. Dave Bueno, Mrs. Josh Santos and Ms. Aireen...
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... ® The Power of Habit Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business THE SUMMARY IN BRIEF In The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg, award-winning business reporter for The New York Times, takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. By distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to light a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. Along the way, we learn why some people and companies struggle to change, despite years of trying, while others seem to remake themselves overnight. We visit laboratories where neuroscientists explore how habits work and where they reside in our brains. We discover how the right habits were crucial to the successful promotion of Pepsodent; to Tony Dungy who led his team to a Super Bowl win by changing one step in his players’ habit loop; and to Alcoa when it turned itself around by changing just one routine within the organization. At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. By harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities and our lives. by Charles Duhigg CONTENTS Part 1: The Habits of Individuals Page 2 The Habit Loop Page 2 The...
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...“RALATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDY HABIT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THIRD YEAR ENGLISH STUDENTS IN LINAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL YEAR 2010 - 2011”: AN ENHANCEMENT PLAN A Thesis Proposal Presented to: The Faculty of Graduate School of University of Southern Philippines Foundation Cebu City In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Management by Erna Sanchez October , 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I I. PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE Rationale of the study. . . . . . . . . Theoretical Background. . . . . . . . . Theoretical Framework. . . . . . . . . . . Conceptual Background. . . . . . . . . Conceptual Framework. . . . . . . . . . . THE PROBLEM Statement of the Problem Statement of Hypothesis Significance of the Study RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. . ....
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...two of the many phrases used to describe the Philippine situation today. Questions such as "what's wrong, what's right with the Filipino?" have set many Filipino minds upon some deep and not-so-deep soul-searching and brainstorming. Is American democracy fit for the Philippines? Is Catholicism brought by Spain partly responsible for the failure of the country to become another economic "tiger" of Asia? The questions have not been answered with finality, although short-term and medium-term responses have been proposed and realized. Many seem to agree, however, that the root of the crisis facing the Filipinos in the past two or three decades is moral in nature. This calls for a long process of social transformation, of value recovery, formation, or transformation as the case may be. Education plays a crucial part in this process, and indeed teachers in both the private and public sectors , since the People Power Revolution of 1986, have responded to this call by introducing reforms in curriculum, content, style, and even mission statements. Such groups and institutions as The Association of Philippine Colleges of Arts and Sciences (APCAS), The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), not to mention The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), have produced various programs for value education. The Senate passed a resolution, calling for a task force that would inquire into the "strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino with a view to solving the social...
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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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