SNHU Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator Discussion

Watch the video Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator and gather your thoughts before talking with your friend in a journal entry that addresses each of the required elements. Answer each question with a minimum of 2 to 4 sentences.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

1. Summarize the key takeaways from the video. Address the following in your response:
   • According to the speaker, how does procrastination work? (See the video at minutes 4:00–10:00.)
   • How does the speaker suggest addressing procrastination? (See the video at minutes 13:03–13:42.)
2. Examine the connections between procrastination, coping, and motivation. Think about the self-assessments that you completed in Modules Four and Five. Then address the following in your response:
   • In what ways is procrastination a negative form of coping? In what ways is it a positive form of coping?
   • How might being intrinsically or extrinsically motivated relate to procrastination?
3. Explore your knowledge about procrastination to help a friend build resilience. Consider a friend who struggles with procrastination. Then share advice that you would give to this friend about how to view procrastination in another light by addressing the following in your response:
   • When might procrastination be considered a good thing?
   • According to the speaker, how can our inner rational decision maker and instant gratification seeker coexist?
   • How do you think we can reframe procrastination in a more adaptive way to promote resilience?