The obstacle of procrastenation
I do agree that procrastenation is on of the drawbacks of time management. I think that as nursing instructors we have to always watch out for this it can really ruin an instructor's time management.
I agree that Mary's rewards system sounds like a wonderful idea to implement in the battle against procrastination. I also struggle with this, everyday, and it is mostly from a lack of organization and, I will admit, a dose of "I don't wanna." I tend to want to do fun stuff more. If there is something in my teaching that I consider fun, for example, I will tend to finish that task way before any others. I try to make myself do the stuff that I really don't want to do, first, but it doesn't work out so well. Using rewards, though, that might help. Thanks, Mary, for sharing that.
Yes, we want to find ways of breaking out of the endless cycle of work Lionel. Breaking our patterns and creating new ones is a great step in the right direction.
Rewards always pay off task well done.
Life is so busy , that if we have to bring homework , it will become and endless circle and really damage family or free time.
It will also increase stress instead of having you relaxing after a long day of work.
Rewards systems work great Mary! Thanks so much for sharing. Everyone is incented a little differently so you have to find what's most reinforcing for you. Reading and entertainment are definitely two activities that many instructors enjoy!
I like to plan my time around rewards and this helps me to stop my procrastination. For example; I tell myself that when I complete a task or spend x-number of minutes preparing, I will reward myself with a 20 minute walk or take 20 minutes to read something entertaining. Also, making a list and being able to cross off completed tasks is a reward in itself. For me beginning a task is the most difficult part, so I tell myself that the sooner I begin a task the sooner I will get my "reward". This usually motivates me to begin and overcome my problem of procrastination.
Yes, our outlets are often far more attractive than the tasks to which we are assigned Julie!
I agree with you that it is much more fun to read a book, etc, opposed than to complete a task that really needs to be completed,; especially a task we really don't care much for doing.
This is a tough one for those of us that would rather read a book or watch TV than spend an hour preparing. It leaves one feeling rushed and irritable trying to get everything together.
Yes, nursing instructors have demanding schedules Laurel - particularly because many choose to work long hours in the field as well as teach.
