Reflective Thoughts and Action Exercise

 

Ideal	To follow my schedule to work on study/homework/tasks regularly
Reality(gap)	Often procrastinate leaving things to do at the last day of the week, before the due date
Causes/Results	Often feel like there is still a lot of time for me to complete on the tasks, doing things that is less important first. Often feel tired and stressed at the end of the week. End up having late night study sessions.
Effects/Results	Increased stress and anxiety. End up having anxiety of impending deadlines which affected my sleep, further impacting focus and productivity.
Goal	To cultivate consistent work habits and minimize procrastination.
Possible change	Allocate specific time slots in my schedule for studying, homework, and other tasks. Treat these slots as important appointments and avoid scheduling other activities during these times
Testing the hypothesis > Solution	I decided to track my progress using a productivity app. Note the time spent on tasks, and any challenges encountered and modify accordingly.
Outcome of change	Now I am able to meet deadlines consistently and avoiding last-minute cramming which significantly reduce stress and anxiety levels.