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ACE Workshop: Mastering Motivation & Procrastination

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: GB117
Registration: Complete the registration form.
(Registration is required)

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From “I’ll Do It Later” to “Done”: Mastering Motivation & Procrastination (In-Person)

Keep putting things off until “later”? Waiting to feel motivated before you start? Stuck in the cycle of stress, guilt, and last-minute cramming? You’re not lazy and you’re definitely not alone! The good news: procrastination is not a personality flaw. It’s a pattern you can understand and change.

Motivation is not about willpower or waiting for inspiration. It’s about using proven strategies to take action, even when you don’t feel like it.

Why It Works (Backed by Science)

Research in psychology and behavioral science shows that understanding how motivation and procrastination work can:

  • Reduce overwhelm and avoidance
  • Increase follow-through on goals and assignments
  • Improve focus and productivity
  • Build confidence and momentum
  • Lower stress and last-minute panic

You will learn practical, science-based strategies to stop procrastinating, start tasks with less resistance, and stay consistent, without burning out.

What You Will Learn in the Workshop

  • Why we procrastinate (and why it’s not about laziness)
  • The brain science behind motivation and action
  • Simple techniques to get started, even when you don’t feel ready
  • How to break big projects into doable steps
  • Strategies to stay consistent and avoid the procrastination spiral
  • Tools and mindset shifts designed specifically for busy students

Walk away with a clear, realistic plan to take control of your time, energy, and motivation.

This is an In-Person Session
Depending on registration numbers, food/snacks may be provided

ACE Workshop: Mastering Motivation & Procrastination

Event Details

Venue

Wed March 4, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Venue

Galbraith Building Room 117 (GB117)

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: GB117
Registration: Complete the registration form.
(Registration is required)

Event Information

From “I’ll Do It Later” to “Done”: Mastering Motivation & Procrastination (In-Person)

Keep putting things off until “later”? Waiting to feel motivated before you start? Stuck in the cycle of stress, guilt, and last-minute cramming? You’re not lazy and you’re definitely not alone! The good news: procrastination is not a personality flaw. It’s a pattern you can understand and change.

Motivation is not about willpower or waiting for inspiration. It’s about using proven strategies to take action, even when you don’t feel like it.

Why It Works (Backed by Science)

Research in psychology and behavioral science shows that understanding how motivation and procrastination work can:

  • Reduce overwhelm and avoidance
  • Increase follow-through on goals and assignments
  • Improve focus and productivity
  • Build confidence and momentum
  • Lower stress and last-minute panic

You will learn practical, science-based strategies to stop procrastinating, start tasks with less resistance, and stay consistent, without burning out.

What You Will Learn in the Workshop

  • Why we procrastinate (and why it’s not about laziness)
  • The brain science behind motivation and action
  • Simple techniques to get started, even when you don’t feel ready
  • How to break big projects into doable steps
  • Strategies to stay consistent and avoid the procrastination spiral
  • Tools and mindset shifts designed specifically for busy students

Walk away with a clear, realistic plan to take control of your time, energy, and motivation.

This is an In-Person Session
Depending on registration numbers, food/snacks may be provided

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Wed March 4, 2026
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