Myths and Truths About Procrastinating Teens

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Procrastination is a natural human habit and tendency, but you don't have to be its slave. 
5 Myths About Procrastinating Teens

Myth #1 My Teen is Lazy. 

Myth #2 Procrastination is a Character Flaw

Myth #3 Procrastination Will Ruin My Teen's Life 

Myth #4 My Teen will ALWAYS Be a Procrastinator

Myth #5 Procrastination is a HUGE Problem

5 Truths About Procrastinating Teens

Truth #1 Procrastination is Part of Being Human

Truth #2 Your Teen Can Learn How to Stop Procrastinating

Truth #3 Your Teen Can Procrastinate and Still Be Successful

Truth #4 There Could be Countless Reasons Why Your Teen Procrastinates

Truth #5 Procrastination is Simply a Coping Tool, Often with Benefits

What Your Teen Will Learn in this Masterclass!

1. How to separate facts from thoughts
   • Thoughts like "I'm not smart enough," or "I can't do this" will hold you back in your efforts. 
   • Facts like "Test on Thursday," are manageable when we are in control of our thoughts. 
2. Managing emotions
   • It's okay to feel overwhelmed and bored when you understand how to process them. 
   • Emotions are less unpleasant when we manage them. 
   • Our emotions don't manage us when we manage them. 
3. How to create homework protocols
   • Create a simple plan for the time between school and bed. 
   • This plan will empower you to both get things done and do the things you want. 
   • This will empower you for doing hard things as an adult. 
4. How to motivate yourself
   • No one can motivate you but YOU!
   • What you choose to think and believe will create your motivation or lack of motivation. 
5. What to do when you've fallen off the wagon
   • Too many times when we fall off the wagon, we choose to give up. 
   • There are ways to use past mistakes to empower you. 
   • It's never too late to get back in the driver's seat. 

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