The procrastination thread - Page 14

monster · 01-24-2012, 01:25 PM

Looking kind of smug there, limey -did you finish your task? I was about to start mine and then rememebered Tuesday was swim day. just got back from that...

monster · 01-24-2012, 02:18 PM

OK I failed. The meeting I'm supposed to prepare these figures in plenty of time for, is in a few hours. And now it's time to rent a tardis for this evenings mom-taxi schedule

limey · 01-24-2012, 03:44 PM

No. Not smug. At all.

limey · 01-24-2012, 04:19 PM

A small translation job and some proofreading just queue-jumped, s'all

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Clodfobble · 05-02-2012, 06:31 PM

Tonight, I need to peel and chop 2 dozen pears and 1 dozen zucchini, and then start a batch of sauerkraut, and make a batch of cookies.

If I put any of it off until tomorrow, it's just going to get in the way of making 3 pounds of meatballs and 8 cups of veggie puree. And yet, it's looking very likely that I will put all of it off until tomorrow.

It's probably a good idea to put the cookies off anyway, because if I make them tonight I'll just eat half of them tonight as well.

BigV · 05-02-2012, 07:12 PM

Clodfobble--

Are you kiddos up to the task of peeling zucchini with a vegetable peeler? Maybe one with a bunny handle or something?

Yes, yes, I know at the inauguration of such a program the effort is INCREASED but in the long run there could be less work for you, not to mention the benefits of giving the kids something to live up to, etc. etc.

As for the cookies, I'll help. Eat them that is, I could totally finish off the other half for you. Ah, no thanks required, I'm happy to help.

limey · 05-03-2012, 07:38 AM

I'm so glad this thread has come up again! It's just what I need!!

05-03-2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limey

I'm so glad this thread has come up again! It's just what I need!!

Glad to meet you, I've come up again this forum.. cube good here.. you can try to this... Thanks

Clodfobble · 05-03-2012, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

Are you kiddos up to the task of peeling zucchini with a vegetable peeler? Maybe one with a bunny handle or something?

Yes, yes, I know at the inauguration of such a program the effort is INCREASED but in the long run there could be less work for you, not to mention the benefits of giving the kids something to live up to, etc. etc.

In theory, Minifob might be up to it. It would only be possible on weekends though, since weekday evenings are 100% packed before they start getting ready for bed at 6:45, and bulk cooking is an everyday task around here. The 8 cups of veggie puree, for example, is for no one but Minifob, and it lasts him 2 days at most. A day and a half when he's hungry.

Sundae · 06-28-2012, 11:12 AM

O am supposed to be cooking cornbread.
I only came up to do the temperature conversion for the oven.
It is not a chore - I'm cheating with a packet of Aunt Jemima's as it's too hot to really bake.

And yet I find myself pinned to the keyboard by the Cellar.

No. Must go. Will encroach on Mum and Dad's dinnertime otherwise, and will be poorly thought of.

One more thread.... Just one....

busterb · 06-30-2012, 08:12 PM

I got a new cap! Procrastination It keeps me busy

limey · 07-10-2012, 01:24 AM

"Past research generally defines procrastination in negative terms, often considering it self-regulatory failure. In sharp contrast to most literature on procrastination, Chu and Choi (2005) found that some procrastinators, referred to as active procrastinators, are able to use procrastination productively. Modeled in part after Chu and Choi’s (2005) research, this study focused on how active and passive procrastinators vary in self-efficacy for learning and memory ability. Results showed that non-procrastinators had significantly higher self-efficacy than procrastinators, both overall and on all subscales. Active procrastinators had significantly higher self-efficacy for studying than those low on active procrastination. Additionally, results suggested that active procrastinators may score higher on memory performance than those low on active procrastination (these results approached significance). Therefore, this study supports the existence of active procrastinators as a distinct subgroup, and future research could consider examining other traits that may be unique to active procrastinators."

http://www.ufjps.com/spring2011/proc...elayed-recall/

Clodfobble · 07-10-2012, 12:20 PM

Are they saying that "active procrastination" is another way to say "good time management skills?"

Lamplighter · 07-10-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Additionally, results suggested that active procrastinators may score higher
on memory performance than those low on active procrastination

If you can't remember to do it later, it's not procrastination.

limey · 08-27-2012, 07:22 AM

Read this. Later .....

01-24-2012, 01:25 PM	#196
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Looking kind of smug there, limey -did you finish your task? I was about to start mine and then rememebered Tuesday was swim day. just got back from that... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

01-24-2012, 02:18 PM	#197
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	OK I failed. The meeting I'm supposed to prepare these figures in plenty of time for, is in a few hours. And now it's time to rent a tardis for this evenings mom-taxi schedule __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

01-24-2012, 03:44 PM	#198
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	No. Not smug. At all. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

01-24-2012, 04:19 PM	#199
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	A small translation job and some proofreading just queue-jumped, s'all Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

05-02-2012, 06:31 PM	#200
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Tonight, I need to peel and chop 2 dozen pears and 1 dozen zucchini, and then start a batch of sauerkraut, and make a batch of cookies. If I put any of it off until tomorrow, it's just going to get in the way of making 3 pounds of meatballs and 8 cups of veggie puree. And yet, it's looking very likely that I will put all of it off until tomorrow. It's probably a good idea to put the cookies off anyway, because if I make them tonight I'll just eat half of them tonight as well. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

05-02-2012, 07:12 PM	#201
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Clodfobble-- Are you kiddos up to the task of peeling zucchini with a vegetable peeler? Maybe one with a bunny handle or something? Yes, yes, I know at the inauguration of such a program the effort is INCREASED but in the long run there could be less work for you, not to mention the benefits of giving the kids something to live up to, etc. etc. As for the cookies, I'll help. Eat them that is, I could totally finish off the other half for you. Ah, no thanks required, I'm happy to help. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

05-03-2012, 07:38 AM	#202
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I'm so glad this thread has come up again! It's just what I need!! __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

06-28-2012, 11:12 AM	#205
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	O am supposed to be cooking cornbread. I only came up to do the temperature conversion for the oven. It is not a chore - I'm cheating with a packet of Aunt Jemima's as it's too hot to really bake. And yet I find myself pinned to the keyboard by the Cellar. No. Must go. Will encroach on Mum and Dad's dinnertime otherwise, and will be poorly thought of. One more thread.... Just one.... __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

06-30-2012, 08:12 PM	#206
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	I got a new cap! Procrastination It keeps me busy __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

07-10-2012, 01:24 AM	#207
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Procrastination in Relation to Immediate and Delayed Recall "Past research generally defines procrastination in negative terms, often considering it self-regulatory failure. In sharp contrast to most literature on procrastination, Chu and Choi (2005) found that some procrastinators, referred to as active procrastinators, are able to use procrastination productively. Modeled in part after Chu and Choi’s (2005) research, this study focused on how active and passive procrastinators vary in self-efficacy for learning and memory ability. Results showed that non-procrastinators had significantly higher self-efficacy than procrastinators, both overall and on all subscales. Active procrastinators had significantly higher self-efficacy for studying than those low on active procrastination. Additionally, results suggested that active procrastinators may score higher on memory performance than those low on active procrastination (these results approached significance). Therefore, this study supports the existence of active procrastinators as a distinct subgroup, and future research could consider examining other traits that may be unique to active procrastinators." http://www.ufjps.com/spring2011/proc...elayed-recall/ __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

07-10-2012, 12:20 PM	#208
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Are they saying that "active procrastination" is another way to say "good time management skills?" __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

08-27-2012, 07:22 AM	#210
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Read this. Later ..... __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

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