Define the problem
First, you need to define the problem you are facing. For example, let's say you are deciding what to study in college. There are so many choices! So you have to decide which major is the best one for you.
Brainstorm
The next step is to think carefully about the decision and brainstorm your choices. You should research information about different majors and their career opportunities. It might be helpful for you to get out a paper and pen to organize your thoughts.
Choose what to do
There are risks with every decision. There is no perfect choice. In the end, you have to be the one to determine what is right for you.
Act on your decision as soon as possible
If you postpone taking action, you will be tempted to change your mind. But if you act right away, you can move forward with purpose. It's time to take a leap of faith!
Info Cloud
Hi, friends. Welcome to Info Cloud. I took a quick survey in our office today and found eight out of 10 people I surveyed procrastinate. Manya, do you procrastinate?
Let me explain what procrastinate is first. The verb procrastinate means to delay or put off doing something often because it's boring or unpleasant. We can say Sam procrastinated on filing his taxes, and now his taxes are overdue. He will need to pay a fine. To answer Rex's question - "Do I procrastinate or not?" - as a kid, I sometimes procrastinated on homework assignments I didn't like. Then my mom would nag me. She'd keep on reminding me and telling me to do my homework. This was a bad cycle, and I didn't like the nagging. As I got older, I decided to plan ahead and do the things I wanted to put off early. Then I could have peace of mind and not have to stay up late or stress out because of a looming deadline. So, friends, the habit of procrastinating can be broken. If you plan ahead, stick to your plan and don't put off unpleasant tasks, you will have less stress and be happier.
西方人對於人們做事情拖延的問題，其實是很敏感的，英文叫做 procrastinate，在亞洲我們頂多會抱怨個兩句說這個人做事情拖拖拉拉的，但是西方人卻會把做事情會 procrastinate 當作一個課題來研究。在很多的書籍還有課程裡面，都在探討如何解決拖延的問題，Sam procrastinated on filing his taxes, and now they are overdue. Sam延遲報稅，現在已經過了報稅的期限。如果你有習慣做事情會 procrastinate，可以事前做好工作計畫，按部就班地進行，完成你的工作。
Language Lab
define v. 下定義、界定
- Carter asked his supervisor to clearly define what her expectations of him were.
Carter 請主管明確說明她對他的期望。
- That line of trees over there defines the east side of Jackson’s property line.
那排樹是Jackson土地東側的界線。
define v. 是....的特色
- Those ducks are defined by their green and brown markings and distinct sound.
綠色和棕色的花紋和獨特的叫聲，是那些鴨子的特色。
opportunity n. 機會
- Haley had an opportunity to work on a project with her professor, but she decided not to.
Haley 原本有機會跟教授合作一個方案，但是她決定不要。
- At the end of his speech, the president gave the reporters an opportunity to ask questions.
總統演講完後，給記者們提問的機會。
opportunity n. 時機
- Scott was asked to contact the tax department at his earliest opportunity.
Scott被通知要盡快地跟稅務部門聯絡。
postpone v. 延後、延緩
- Many couples postponed their weddings during the Covid-19 outbreak.
很多新人在新冠肺炎爆發期間，都把婚禮延後了。
- Wesley and Sandy had to postpone their trip indefinitely because their daughter became ill.
Wesley 和 Sandy不得不把旅行無限期延後，因為他們的女兒生病了。
- Ryan postponed letting anyone go until his company lost nearly all of its money.
Ryan 等到他的公司幾乎破產時，才解雇員工。
tempt v. 想要、誘惑
- Eric knew Irene was on a diet, but he tempted her with a piece of carrot cake anyway.
Eric 知道 Irene 在節食，但是還是拿一片紅蘿蔔蛋糕去誘惑她。
- The thought of going to the movies with his friends tempted Pete, but in the end, he finished his project that was due the following day.
跟朋友去看電影這個想法誘惑了 Pete，還好他最後也把隔天要繳的專題作業完成了。
temptation n.
- It is such a temptation to eat pasta for lunch even though I always get tired in the afternoon if I do.
我午餐好想吃義大利麵，就算我吃了下午總是會覺得疲倦。
