{"id":3314,"date":"2025-02-08T09:07:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T14:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/?page_id=3314"},"modified":"2025-02-11T08:43:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T13:43:49","slug":"on-procrastination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/on-procrastination\/","title":{"rendered":"On Procrastination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3315 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-01-28-at-12.18.36\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"364\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-01-28-at-12.18.36\u202fPM.png 954w, https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-01-28-at-12.18.36\u202fPM-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-01-28-at-12.18.36\u202fPM-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/p>\n<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"086c210c-1a00-4960-a6d7-8e9d726676dd\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\">\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[var(--user-chat-width,70%)] rounded-3xl bg-token-message-surface px-5 py-2.5\">\n<div class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3321 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/mugshot_sm-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"26\" \/><em>Why do undergraduates procrastinate? As a faculty member, I get it (they are not enthusiastic to do the work). But they also seem completely stressed out when they get behind, don&#8217;t get things in on time, and their grades suffer, and they are miserable, and I&#8217;m miserable. Why not start earlier, finish stuff on time, and avoid the stress and mayhem?<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-full top-0 -mr-3.5 hidden pr-5 pt-1 [.group\\\/conversation-turn:hover_&amp;]:block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p class=\"sr-only\"><em><strong>ChatGPT said:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">You&#8217;re absolutely right\u2014procrastination is a common struggle for undergraduates, and research offers several explanations for why they do it, even when it clearly leads to stress and poor outcomes. Here are the key findings from studies on why undergraduates procrastinate:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f47619f3-b0ee-4098-b6b4-39d9275045f0\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3><strong>Psychological Factors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Present Bias &amp; Immediate Gratification<\/strong> \u2013 Students prioritize short-term pleasure (socializing, gaming, etc.) over long-term benefits, even when they know it will cause stress later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fear of Failure &amp; Perfectionism<\/strong> \u2013 Some students delay tasks because they are anxious about not meeting expectations. Avoidance can be a defense mechanism.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Self-Efficacy<\/strong> \u2013 If students doubt their ability to succeed, they may put off work to avoid confronting potential failure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Task Aversion<\/strong> \u2013 When assignments seem boring, difficult, or unclear, students are more likely to delay starting them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Cognitive &amp; Organizational Challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Poor Time Management &amp; Planning<\/strong> \u2013 Many students underestimate how long tasks will take or struggle to prioritize work effectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of Self-Regulation<\/strong> \u2013 Some students have trouble setting goals, maintaining focus, and resisting distractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>External &amp; Environmental Influences<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Workload &amp; Overcommitment<\/strong> \u2013 Juggling multiple classes, jobs, and extracurriculars can lead to procrastination, as students feel overwhelmed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital Distractions<\/strong> \u2013 Social media, streaming, and other online content provide easy escape routes from academic work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of Immediate Consequences<\/strong> \u2013 Deadlines often feel distant until they become urgent, making it easier to put things off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Emotional &amp; Motivational Factors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8220;I Work Better Under Pressure&#8221; Myth<\/strong> \u2013 Some students convince themselves that they perform best under last-minute pressure, even if evidence suggests otherwise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Burnout &amp; Mental Health Issues<\/strong> \u2013 Anxiety, depression, and exhaustion can sap motivation, making procrastination more likely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"cf7a9874-c935-4281-b6a7-8f1a3504baa7\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-5\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<h6 class=\"sr-only\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3316\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/image.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/image-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/image-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/image-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/image-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/h6>\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb78b373-dad1-4363-b3d9-69abefb66f9b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3321 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/mugshot_sm-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"26\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>So what can I do, as a caring faculty member, to help my beloved students overcome this scourge of procrastination?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>ChatGPT:<\/strong> Here are some <strong>practical strategies<\/strong> that can help students overcome procrastination and develop better work habits:<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Break Down Assignments into Smaller Tasks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage students to <strong>chunk<\/strong> big assignments into smaller, manageable steps with their own mini-deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Example: Instead of &#8220;Write a research paper,&#8221; set deadlines for <strong>choosing a topic, gathering sources, writing an outline, drafting sections, and revising<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Some faculty create &#8220;scaffolded&#8221; assignments where parts are due before the final submission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Use External Accountability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Require <strong>check-ins, drafts, or progress reports<\/strong> to ensure students don\u2019t wait until the last minute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peer accountability:<\/strong> Having students share progress with a partner can add motivation.<\/li>\n<li>Suggest using <strong>study groups<\/strong> or &#8220;body doubling&#8221; (working alongside someone to stay on task).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>3. Teach Time Management Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommend techniques like:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pomodoro Technique<\/strong> (25 minutes work \/ 5 minutes break)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Blocking<\/strong> (setting fixed times for different tasks)<\/li>\n<li><strong>2-Minute Rule<\/strong> (if a task takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Encourage <strong>backward planning<\/strong>\u2014working <strong>from the deadline backward<\/strong> to allocate enough time for each stage of the assignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>4. Address Emotional Barriers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk about <strong>perfectionism and fear of failure<\/strong>\u2014some students need reassurance that starting imperfectly is better than not starting at all.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage a <strong>&#8220;progress over perfection&#8221;<\/strong> mindset\u2014done is better than perfect!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>5. Create Artificial Urgency<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Suggest students <strong>set their own deadlines<\/strong> earlier than the actual due date.<\/li>\n<li>Faculty can set <strong>soft deadlines<\/strong> for feedback before the final due date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>6. Reduce Digital Distractions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommend apps like <strong>Forest, Freedom, or Cold Turkey<\/strong> to block distractions while working.<\/li>\n<li>Suggest that students put their phone in another room or use &#8220;Do Not Disturb&#8221; mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>7. Reinforce the Benefits of Starting Early<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Show students <strong>evidence<\/strong> that those who start early perform better and feel less stressed.<\/li>\n<li>If possible, <strong>offer incentives<\/strong> (small extra credit, public recognition, or improved feedback) for early submissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3320 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-03-at-1.58.45-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"304\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-03-at-1.58.45-PM.jpg 1256w, https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-03-at-1.58.45-PM-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-03-at-1.58.45-PM-999x1024.jpg 999w, https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-03-at-1.58.45-PM-768x788.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"8e2d5d1b-a286-4ddc-822c-231229b25458\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\">\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[var(--user-chat-width,70%)] rounded-3xl bg-token-message-surface px-5 py-2.5\">\n<div class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3321 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2025\/02\/mugshot_sm-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"26\" \/><em>As a thoughtful instructor who realizes that everything is complicated, and students should always think before accepting received wisdom from facutly (or any authority), I&#8217;m wondering what are some philosophical reasons in favor of procrastination? I&#8217;m thinking of something like the ideas in the book <\/em>How to be Idle.<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-full top-0 -mr-3.5 hidden pr-5 pt-1 [.group\\\/conversation-turn:hover_&amp;]:block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-7\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p class=\"sr-only\"><em><strong>ChatGPT said:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">There are actually some compelling <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem\">philosophical defenses of procrastination<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\"><strong>\u2014<\/strong>especially when viewed through the lens of idleness, creativity, and resistance to modern productivity culture. If you\u2019re thinking along the lines of <\/span>How to Be Idle<span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">, here are some perspectives that might justify procrastination:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d08a0f45-9774-4d0b-8989-7cc335638c97\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3><strong>1. Procrastination as a Rejection of Hustle Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Modern society glorifies constant productivity, but thinkers like Bertrand Russell (<em>In Praise of Idleness<\/em>) argue that <strong>leisure is essential for a good life<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Procrastination can be a way of <strong>resisting the pressure to always be \u201con\u201d<\/strong>\u2014a small act of rebellion against an overworked, efficiency-obsessed world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Delaying Can Lead to Better Decisions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Some ideas take time to develop, and forcing immediate action might produce <strong>worse<\/strong> results than waiting until inspiration strikes.<\/li>\n<li>Frank Partnoy (<em>Wait: The Art and Science of Delay<\/em>) argues that delaying decisions often leads to <strong>better judgment<\/strong> because we gather more information and let ideas mature.<\/li>\n<li>Example: Some writers and artists find that putting off a project allows their subconscious to <strong>work through ideas<\/strong> before committing them to paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>3. The Creative Benefits of Procrastination<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Structured procrastination (John Perry\u2019s idea) suggests that <strong>working on lower-priority tasks<\/strong> while avoiding a big task can still be productive.<\/li>\n<li>Many famous creators were procrastinators:\n<ul>\n<li>Leonardo da Vinci took years to complete works because he kept refining ideas.<\/li>\n<li>Douglas Adams (<em>Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide to the Galaxy<\/em>) was famous for pushing deadlines, but his procrastination led to bursts of creative genius.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>4. The Pleasure of Doing Nothing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tom Hodgkinson (<em>How to Be Idle<\/em>) champions <strong>laziness as a virtue<\/strong>, arguing that doing nothing can lead to <strong>deep thinking, happiness, and better living<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Procrastination, in this sense, isn\u2019t avoidance\u2014it\u2019s <strong>a form of self-care<\/strong> that allows the mind to rest, reflect, and recharge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>5. The Task Might Not Need to Be Done at All<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Some tasks become irrelevant if you wait long enough (what Hodgkinson calls \u201cactive idleness\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>Procrastination can be a way of <strong>filtering out unnecessary work<\/strong>\u2014if something truly matters, it will still demand attention; if it doesn\u2019t, it might solve itself or become obsolete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>6. The Existential Perspective<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Albert Camus and existentialist thinkers question <strong>why we burden ourselves with meaningless tasks<\/strong> when life itself is absurd.<\/li>\n<li>Procrastination could be seen as a refusal to engage with busywork that <strong>distracts from more meaningful pursuits<\/strong> (reflection, relationships, pleasure).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>So\u2026 Should We Encourage Procrastination?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Maybe not <em>entirely<\/em>, but understanding its <strong>philosophical value<\/strong> can help students reframe their relationship with work.<\/li>\n<li>The key might be <strong>thoughtful procrastination<\/strong>\u2014choosing when to delay for good reasons (like creativity or decision-making) versus when it\u2019s just avoidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why do undergraduates procrastinate? As a faculty member, I get it (they are not enthusiastic to do the work). But they also seem completely stressed out when they get behind, don&#8217;t get things in on time, and their grades suffer, <span class=\"readmore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/on-procrastination\/\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":138,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3314","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3314","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/138"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3314"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3314\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3330,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3314\/revisions\/3330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3314"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}