ABSTRACT
This intentional delay, or procrastination, can stifle or prevent student growth. But this hike in mood is short-lived; following procrastination, students' moods were less likely to be so rosy. The thought of producing something that is not up to specific expectations causes them internal pain, and the task is avoided. When the activity is assessed and the student earns a score that is not perfect, the blame can be passed on to the fact that little attention or resources were given to studying or creating the project. Regardless of the reason for procrastination, authors have to support students to tackle and overcome it. But this can be difficult because it involves so much more than just time management; procrastination involves students' self-awareness, goal setting, decision making, and ways of thinking. When working with students who procrastinate, the strategies from the lesson on changing self-talk could be helpful.
