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Post by shennellw on Jan 30, 2014 11:15:06 GMT -6
I love to procrastinate. I always say, I can do that later or I still have time. By doing things in the morning time I can free up the rest of my day to do whatever I need. This mindset is easier said than done though. Although this is a video that I need, I probably won’t take heed.
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Post by nataliedodds on Jan 30, 2014 14:09:52 GMT -6
Instead of procrastination getting better as I have gotten older, I'm afraid it has gotten worse! I find myself taking forever to do something when it's not due for a couple of days. If I would just get it over with, I wouldn't have to worry about it. I love not doing my homework but I have to do it eventually, and it just hangs over my head until I finish it. I definitely need to apply this video to my life.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 17:10:06 GMT -6
This video is honestly one of the worst that I have watched in a while. The first task of the day should be the hardest, but sometimes other things have priority and must be completed right when you walk through the door - even if they are mediocre. If your boss asks for an assignment, no matter how small or pointless it may seem, it will always be the first thing you do because they supply your paycheck.
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Post by ashleysegalla on Jan 31, 2014 11:08:06 GMT -6
I agree with this video. I think that if you can get through the task that you want to do least, then the rest of your day is easier. I try to do this when I am at work, or working on school work. I also do this in every day life. I hate working out, but I know I need to for jiu jitsu, so every morning when I first wake up I run or do my workout. Then I feel energized and ready to take on the day. I also liked the tips at the end of the video that stated that you should pick your most important task the night before, set out everything you need to accomplish it, and write a note about what you need to get done. I plan on incorporating these tips into my work.
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Post by melanconcaitlin on Jan 31, 2014 12:18:43 GMT -6
I feel as if this video was speaking directly to me. I have a huge problem with procrastinating the "frog" off to a better time, then eventually its midnight and I have three hours to complete the project. I believe this is a great video for not only the workplace, but for also students. The quote in the video about feeling accomplished for the rest of the day after completing the dreaded task is 100 percent correct. When I actually get up and do work first thing to start my day I feel like I can conquer anything, and the rest of my day is great knowing that I completed that task.
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Post by cfrederic on Jan 31, 2014 15:15:32 GMT -6
The procrastinator in me wants to hate and ignore this video, but she makes a very good point. There is always at least one thing at work that I am trying to put off, either reporting progress to my supervisor, speaking to troublesome clients, or the paperwork that is going to give me a migraine and take most of the day to do. I always try to put it off until the last minute, but then it eats at me and I worry all day. If I did it first thing it would be over and done with.
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Post by spencer310 on Jan 31, 2014 15:49:48 GMT -6
I can apply this to my school work. Past semesters I've been a huge procrastinator. But this semester, I'm starting projects early; like in this class. Also, I feel like if you wait to do that one thing that you don't want to do, you'll be thinking about it all day. Just get it out of the way first thing, and that can definitely set the tone for a great day.
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Post by meganlynch on Feb 1, 2014 17:43:56 GMT -6
I am definitely guilty of putting off major tasks until I have to do them. The “Eat your frog” metaphor is a funny way to think of doing your worst assignment first. I have always been one to struggle with procrastination, mainly on papers because I hate them so much. With the start of grad school last semester, I turned a new leaf on not waiting until the last minute to write my papers and it always makes things a lot less stressful. Getting what you are worried about most out of the way lets you breathe a little easier so you can relax. This is very good advice for many aspects of your life.
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Post by bmcgarry13 on Feb 1, 2014 23:23:01 GMT -6
I agree with the video's information and ideology only because it works for me. In the current, I am a MBA student and intern for an oil and gas company; academic and business needs can be demanding. Therefore, long term thoughts on various responsibilities can be anxiety inducing. For me, "eating the live frog" is all about worrying less and doing more. Under this ideology, tasks which need doing have a natural hierarchy based on hardness. Also, this ideology can prevent unmanageable build ups at the end of work weeks. If anything is left unfinished, it will likely be the easier assignments. This translates into happier weekends and less stress!
As a sidenote, all ideologies have holes, existing perfectly only in sealed vacuums. I understand hypocritical remarks on the given topic because what works for many, might not work for all. For example, the nature of a given job might dictate what needs to be done first, such as quotas needing to be met.
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Post by dnewson on Feb 2, 2014 0:11:45 GMT -6
This video definitely hits home with me, I must admit that I do put off completing tasks that I'm not ready to focus on but as this video suggests it is best to take care of them first that way you will have a productive day in the end and your hardest or most difficult task are completed. I will use the suggestions that were discussed in both my school studies and my job.
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Post by arenee1370 on Feb 2, 2014 2:10:35 GMT -6
This video feels like it was made especially for me! I am such a wonderful procrastinator. I'm the person that always saves my worst task until the very last minute. I dread doing it so I find everything and anything else possible to do instead. This video really helped me see that if I just suck it up and complete the worst thing first that I would have comfort in knowing that it is behind me; and ultimately I don't have to stress or worry about doing it anymore.
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Post by klayne on Feb 3, 2014 15:39:06 GMT -6
Personally, I need to keep this video in mind for future reference. So many times I have one big task that I put off as long as possible. As a result of that I still don’t get the other less significant items on my list completed because I usually will not start those until I am finished with my major task. It’s true for me that I do my best work in the morning. There are ways less distractions in the morning than the rest of the day. Also, you have a fresh mind. I agree that your most important task should be completed in the morning before things get to hectic, so that you can give it the attention it needs.
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Post by shantel on Feb 3, 2014 18:46:46 GMT -6
The video made a good point. However, priority along with how the each individual view their task makes may interfere with the logic of the video. Moreover, always do the worst part what I feel to be the worst part of a particular task first. Sometimes doing your worst task first can cause you to forget smaller more significant task. So I will just say prioritize by deadline and task length. Also try to get at least one assignment complete a day to feel a sense of accomplishment like what was stated in the video.
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Post by jjohnson on Feb 5, 2014 9:32:14 GMT -6
This is my favorite video so far, not because it’s slightly funny, but because the logic behind it makes so much since. I never really thought of “Eating my frog” first thing in the morning, but I definitely think it is something that should be done. If you have a task that is looming over your head like a black cloud, your body language will show it and so will your work. You may not look as approachable to someone, so they won’t come and ask you anything, or your work may be sub-par because you want to conserve your energy for that “frog” you have tucked away in your desk. I definitely will try to use this idea.
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Post by bleblanc on Feb 5, 2014 11:16:00 GMT -6
I am a procrastinator. If I know I have a certain deadline for an assignment, I will wait until the absolute last second that I can before I begin that project. This has gotten me into severely stressful situations on multiple occasions. I think that this video presents some great advice for procrastinators everywhere. By 'eating your frog' first thing during the day, your stress levels will stay down and that huge project will not seem quite as big. I will definitely take this advice and try to start tackling my biggest tasks earlier in the day.
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