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ONLINE MATERIAL OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDENT ADVISORY SERVICE

Motivation and Procrastination

Motivation is a fundamental factor for success. Like a kind of driving force, it prompts people to act and achieve their goals. But what motivates people? Here you will find a lot of background information and working materials to help you increase your motivation.

Procrastination, or "procrastination behavior," represents a special case of motivation impairment. Instead of completing an important task, less important tasks are completed. Negative consequences are the result.

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Where does such a blockade come from? Here you will find, among other things, targeted methods to counteract procrastination.

Literature suggestions

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Literature suggestions in German (English literature suggestions will follow soon)

H. Stavemann (2013). Frustkiller und Schweinehundbesieger. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz.

M. Brohm (2015). Motiviert studieren! Paderborn: Ferdinand Schöningh.

The books can also be found as downloads on the university library website.