19. According to the reading, which of the following is NOT a way to overcome procrastination?
(A)Make a list of the tasks you have to do.
(B) Split up the tasks into smaller parts to make them easier.
(C)Force yourself to complete each task as soon as possible.
(D) Reward yourself with a treat when the task is completed.

Do you often find yourself rushing to finish a report right before the deadline? 

Or maybe you always leave your Christmas shopping until Christmas Eve. 

If so假如是这样的话, you are a typical procrastinator拖延症者. 

Procrastinators拖延症者 are people who tend to put off延遲 doing tasks until the very last minute. 

Trying to avoid their fear of failure, procrastinators拖延症者 actively積極 look for distractions分心.

They also lie to themselves by saying things like “I’ll feel more like doing this tomorrow.” 

Thus, instead of getting things done, they usually end up最終falling behind schedule落後于預定計劃.

With a few simple steps, however, procrastination拖延症 can be overcome克服.

Make a list of the tasks you have to do; this helps you organize your time and your mind. 

You can also split up分解these tasks into smaller parts to make them easier. 

Set realistic goals and give yourself plenty充足 of time to complete each task. 

When the task is completed, reward獎賞 yourself with a treat.

A reward can be a great way to motivate yourself to work harder. 

As the saying goes, “Procrastination拖延症 is the thief of time.” 

If you can stop procrastinating拖延 and take charge of your life, you’ll be more confident自信 than ever before.