Name: Hamrutha Suresh Kumar

Project 2: Structured Speech - Procrastination

Time: 4 - 5 Minutes

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Good afternoon, everyone!

My name is Hamrutha. Today, I’m going to talk about something we all do: procrastination.

Let me start by asking a quick question: Have you ever had homework to do, but instead watched just one more YouTube video, or played just one more level of your favourite game? And then- boom! – it’s 9 p.m., and you haven’t even started?

Yeah…me too. And that, my friends, is called procrastination.

What is procrastination? It’s the habit of delaying something we need to do, even when we know we should be doing them. And let’s be honest- we all do it, when we have something to do like studying for a test, doing our homework, or even cleaning our rooms. The thought of saying, “I’ll do it later,” can be so tempting.

But here’s the problem: ‘later’ often turns into ‘too late’.

WHY DO WE PROCRASTINATE?

You might be wondering, “Why do I do this to myself?”. Well, this happens for a few reasons:

We’re bored: Let’s face it; Math sums aren’t always as fun as YouTube.

We’re scared: Maybe we’re scared of messing up or not doing our best job.

Or we’re tired and our brains want a break.

These reasons are totally normal. But letting procrastination take over our life can be a big mistake. It turns small delays into big ones.

The consequences? When we wait till the last minute to do something, stress kicks in. We’re tired, rushed and end up not doing our best job. We also end up missing out on deadlines and disappoint people who were counting on us. But here’s the worst part: we end up disappointing ourselves.

But I’m not here to make you feel bad. The good news is we can still fight procrastination. Yes, really!

Here are a few simple tips:

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Break it down into small chunks: A big task looks scary. But when you break it down into small parts, it’s not so bad. Instead of saying, “I have to write a whole essay”, just say to yourself, “I’ll just write the introduction today.

2.

Set a timer: Use the 20-minute-rule. No distractions. You’ll be surprised at how much you can get done.

3.

Reward yourself: Once you’ve finished a task, treat yourself! It can be anything: a snack, a game, or even a short break.

4.

Start small: Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. When you have to do the beginning of a task, just work for 5 minutes. It’s much easier to do the task after you get started.

A Final Note:

Here’s something powerful to remember: You are in charge of your time. When you choose to start instead of delay, you become more responsible, less stressed and stronger.

No one is perfect. Everyone procrastinates sometimes. Even one small step can help you achieve your goal. You become stronger & smarter.

Next time, instead of saying, “I’ll do it later”, take a breath & say, “I’ll just do a little bit now.”

Thank you! And now I hand it back to our emcee Liyashri to continue the meeting.