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From among the various ways in which he could organize his
campaign against procrastinating, Brad decided on a procrastina-
tion mapping and correction approach. This approach included

1. Defining the process that he followed when he procrastinated
2. Identifying change steps that he would take
3. Determining a start time for each step
4. Identifying the results from executing each of the steps

Brad took five hours to think things out and to work up the
plan. He completed the first three columns, leaving the results
column blank. Because he would have to fit the writing into his
normal daily routine, he estimated that it would take him 15 days
to complete the manual. He then printed 15 copies of his cognitive-
behavioral correction plan. He’d complete the results section at
the end of each day. This approach helped him stay focused and
served as a reminder of what he had already accomplished.
Table 6.1 is the first of the 15 procrastination cognitive-
behavioral correction sheets that Brad completed.
Brad stopped playing hearts during his work hours, and
changed his procrastination thinking and hair-trigger reaction by
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concentrate on shifting from behavioral diversion to purpose-
ful action.
Orient yourself toward long-term goals and rewards.
nip diversionary processes in the bud.
transfer efforts from diversion to priority.
reflect to ensure that you are tracking productively.
Organize your efforts to pursue your objective.
leverage your productive efforts to gain advantage.