TED演讲procastination英文文稿
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00:11So in college, I was a government major(主修行政管理专业的学生), which means I had to write a lot of papers. Now, when a normal student writes a paper, they might spread the work out a little(一点点地展开工作) like this. So, you know --00:25you get started(=start) maybe a little slowly, but you get enough done in the first week that, with some heavier(=busier) days later on(infml后来), everything gets done, things stay civil/ˈsɪvl/(文明的).00:33(Laughter/ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/笑声)00:34And I would want to do that like that. That would be the plan. I would have it all ready to go, but then, actually, the paper would come along(出现), and then I would kind of(用于表示不确定,“有点,可以这么说”) do this.00:45(Laughter)00:47And that would happen every single paper.00:50But then came my 90-page senior thesis(/ˈθi:sɪs/毕业论文), a paper you're supposed to spend a year on. And I knew for a paper like that, my normal work flow(工作流程) was not an option(/ˈɒpʃn/选择). It was way(used with prep or adv.非常) too big a project. So I planned things out(精心安排,筹划), and I decided I kind of had to go something like this. This is how the year would go. So I'd start off(开始) light(ad.轻松地), and I'd bump it up(to increase sth.) in the middle months, and then at the end, I would kick it up into high gear(/gɪə(r)/全力冲刺) just like a little staircase. How hard could it be to walk up the stairs? No big deal(没什么大不了的), right?01:22But then, the funniest thing happened. Those first few months? They came and went, and I couldn't quite(=really) do stuff /stʌf/. So we had an awesome(/ˈɔːsəm/very good) new revised(/rɪˈvaɪz/改变,调整) plan.01:30(Laughter)01:31And then --01:32(Laughter)01:34But then those middle months actually went by, and I didn't really write words, and so we were here. And then two months turned into one month, which turned into two weeks. And one day I woke up with three days until(在…之前) the deadline, still not having written a word, and so I did the only thing I could: I wrote 90 pages over 72 hours, pulling not one but two all-nighters -- humans are not supposed to pull two all-nighters(开两晚夜车) – sprinted(/sprɪnt/飞跑,冲刺)across campus(/ˈkæmpəs/校园), dove(dive,扑向,冲向) in slow motion(/ˈməʊʃn/移动,运动), and got it in(--manage to do sth.) just at the deadline.02:10I thought that was the end of everything. But a week later I get a call, and it's the school. And they say, "Is this Tim Urban?" And I say, "Yeah." And they say, "We need to talk about your thesis(/ˈθi:sɪs/毕业论文)." And I say, "OK." And they say, "It's the best one we've ever seen." 02:28(Laughter)02:31(Applause/əˈplɔ:z/掌声)02:35That did not happen.02:37(Laughter)02:39It was a very, very bad thesis.02:42(Laughter)02:44I just wanted to enjoy that one moment when all of you thought, "This guy is amazing!"02:50(Laughter)02:51No, no, it was very, very bad. Anyway(不管怎么说), today I'm a writer-blogger guy. I writethe blog Wait But Why. And a couple of years ago, I decided to write about procrastination (/prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/拖延症). My behavior has always perplexed(/pəˈpleks/使迷惑) the non-procrastinators(/proʊˈkræs.tə.neɪ.t̬ɚ/拖延者) around me, and I wanted to explain to the non-procrastinators of the world what goes on in the heads of procrastinators, and why we are the way we are. Now, I had a hypothesis(/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/假设) that the brains of procrastinators were actually different than the brains of other people. And to test this, I found an MRI(核磁共振成像) lab that actually let me scan(/skæn/扫描) both my brain and the brain of a proven non-procrastinator, so I could compare them. I actually brought them here to show you today. I want you to take a look carefully to see if you can notice a difference. I know that if you're not a trained brain expert, it's not that(=so) obvious(/ˈɒbviəs /明显的), but just take a look, OK? So here's the brain of a non-procrastinator.03:42(Laughter)03:45Now ... here's my brain.03:49(Laughter)03:54There is a difference. Both brains have a Rational(/ˈræʃnəl/理智的) Decision-Maker in them, but the procrastinator's brain also has an Instant Gratification(/ˌgrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/满足) Monkey. Now, what does this mean for the procrastinator? Well, it means everything's fine until this happens.04:08[This is a perfect time to get some work done.] [Nope!]04:11So the Rational Decision-Maker will make the rational decision to do something productive(/prəˈdʌktɪv /富有成效的), but the Monkey doesn't like that plan, so he actually takes the wheel(/wi:l/方向盘), and he says, "Actually, let's read the entire(/ɪnˈtaɪə(r)/整个,全部) Wikipedia(维基百科) page of the Nancy Kerrigan/ Tonya Harding scandal(/ˈs kændl/丑闻), because I just remembered that that happened.04:27(Laughter)04:28Then --04:29(Laughter)04:30Then we're going to go over to the fridge(/frɪdʒ/冰箱), to see if there's anything new in there since 10 minutes ago. After that, we're going to go on a YouTube spiral(/ˈspaɪrəl /) that starts with videos of Richard Feynman talking about magnets(/ˈmægnət/磁铁) and ends much, much later with us watching interviews with Justin Bieber's mom.04:46(Laughter)04:48"All of that's going to take a while, so we're not going to really have room on the schedule for any work today. Sorry!"04:54(Sigh/saɪ/叹气)04:57Now, what is going on here? The Instant Gratification Monkey does not seem like a guy you want behind the wheel. He lives entirely(=completely) in the present moment. He has no memory of the past, no knowledge of the future, and he only cares about two things: easy and fun.05:15Now, in the animal world, that works fine. If you're a dog and you spend your whole life doing nothing other than(除了) easy and fun things, you're a huge success!05:24 (Laughter)05:26And to the Monkey, humans are just another animal species(/ˈspi:ʃi:z/物种). You have to keep well-slept, well-fed and propagating(/ˈprɒpəgeɪt/繁衍) into the next generation, which in tribal(/ˈtraɪbl/部落的) times(时代) might have worked OK. But, if you haven't noticed, now we're not in tribal times. We're in an advanced civilization(/ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/文明), and the Monkey does not know what that is. Which is why we have another guy in our brain, the Rational Decision-Maker, who gives us the ability to do things no other animal can do. We can visualize(/ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/设想) the future. We can see the big picture. We can make long-term plans.And he wants to take all of that into account/əˈkaʊnt/(把…考虑在内). And he wants to just have us do whatever makes sense(有意义,合理) to be doing right now. Now, sometimes it makes sense to be doing things that are easy and fun, like when you're having dinner or going to bed or enjoying well-earned leisure(/ˈleʒə(r)/闲暇) time. That's why there's anoverlap(/ˌəʊvəˈlæp/重叠). Sometimes they agree(一致). But other times, it makes much more sense to be doing things that are harder and less pleasant, for the sake of(为了,因为) the big picture. And that's when we have a conflict. And for the procrastinator, that conflict tends to end a certain way every time, leaving him spending a lot of time in this orange zone(/zəʊn/区域), an easy and fun place that's entirely out of the Makes Sense circle. I call it the Dark Playground.06:41 (Laughter)06:42Now, the Dark Playground is a place that all of you procrastinators out there know very well.It's where 休闲活动) happen at times(=sometimes) when leisure activities are not supposed to be happening. The fun you have in the Dark Playground isn't actually fun, because it's completely unearned(不应得的), and the air is filled with guilt, dread(/dred/忧虑,恐惧), anxiety(/æŋˈzaɪəti/焦虑), self-hatred(/ˈheɪtrɪd/自我憎恨) -- all of those good procrastinator feelings. And the question is, in this situation, with the Monkey behind the wheel, how does the procrastinator ever get himself over here to this blue zone, a less pleasant place, but where really important things happen?07:16Well, turns out the procrastinator has 守护天使), someone who's always looking down on(俯瞰) him and watching over(照看) him in his darkest moments -- someone called the Panic(/ˈpænɪk/恐慌) Monster(怪物).07:27 (Laughter)07:33Now, the Panic Monster is dormant(/ˈdɔ:mənt/蛰伏的) most of the time, but he suddenly wakes up anytime a deadline gets too close or there's danger of public embarrassment(/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/难堪), a career disaster or some other scary(/ˈskeər i/使人恐慌的) consequence(/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/结果).非常害怕). Now, he became very relevant(/ˈreləvənt/密切相关的) in my life pretty(=quite) recently, because the people of TED reached out to me(=contact联系到我) about six months ago and invited me to do a TED Talk.08:00 (Laughter)08:06Now, of course, I said yes. It's always been a dream of mine to have done a TED Talk in the past.08:11 (Laughter)08:15(Applause) But in the middle of all this excitement, the Rational Decision-Maker seemed to have something else on his mind. He was saying, "Are we clear on what we just accepted? Do we get what's going to be now happening one day in the future? We need to sit down and work on this right now." And the Monkey said, "Totally agree, but let's just open Google Earth andzoom in(拉近镜头up(向上) for two and a half hours till we get to the top of the country, so we can get a better feel(总体印象) for India."08:48 (Laughter)08:54 So that's what we did that day.08:55 (Laughter)08:59As six months turned into four and then two and then one, the people of TED decided to release(/rɪˈli:s/公布) the speakers. And I opened up the website, and there was my face staring right back at me. And guess who woke up?09:12 (Laughter)09:16So the Panic Monster starts losing his mind(发疯,抓狂), and a few seconds later, the whole system's in mayhem(/ˈmeɪhem/混乱).09:21 (Laughter)09:26And the Monkey -- remember, he's terrified of the Panic Monster – boom(吼叫), he's up the tree! And finally, finally, the Rational Decision-Maker can take the wheel and I can start working on the talk.09:36Now, the Panic Monster explains all kinds of pretty insane(/ɪnˈseɪn/疯狂的,精神失常的) procrastinator behavior, like how someone like me could spend two weeks unable to start theopening sentence of a paper, and then miraculously(/mɪ'rækjələslɪ/奇迹般地) find the职业操守) to stay up all night and write eight pages. And this entire situation, with the three characters -- this is the procrastinator's system. It's not pretty, but in the end, it works. This is what I decided to write about on the blog a couple of years ago. 10:08When I did, I was amazed by the response. Literally(/ˈlɪtərəli/毫不夸张地) thousands of emails came in, from all different kinds of people from all over the world, doing all different kinds of things. These are people who were nurses, bankers, painters, engineers and lots and lots of PhD students.10:23 (Laughter)10:25And they were all writing, saying the same thing: "I have this problem too." But whatstruck(strike打动,触动) me was the contrast(/ˈkɑntræst/差异,悬殊) between the lighttone(/təʊn/语气) of the post(a piece of writing that forms part of a blog) and the heaviness of these emails. These people were writing with intense(/ɪnˈtens/强烈的) frustration(/frʌˈstreɪʃn/挫败) about what procrastination had done to their lives, about what this Monkey had done to them. And I thought about this, and I said, well, if the procrastinator's system works, then what's going on? Why are all of these people in such a dark place?10:54Well, it turns out that there's two kinds of procrastination. Everything I've talked about today, the examples I've given, they all have deadlines. And when there's deadlines, the effects of procrastination are contained(/kənˈteɪn/控制) to the short term because the Panic Monster getsinvolved(介入). But there's a second kind of procrastination that happens in situations whenthere is no deadline. So if you wanted a career where you're a self-starter(主动做事的人) --something in the arts, something entrepreneurial(/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːriəl/创业的) -- there's no deadlines on those things at first, because nothing's happening, not until you've gone out and done the hard work to get momentum(/məˈmentəm/推动力), get things going. There's also all kinds of important things outside of your career that don't involve any deadlines, like seeing your family or exercising and taking care of your health, working on your relationship or getting out of a relationship that isn't working.11:38Now if the procrastinator's only mechanism(/ˈmekənɪzəm/行为方式) of doing these hard things is the Panic Monster, that's a problem, because in all of these non-deadline situations, the Panic Monster doesn't show up. He has nothing to wake up for, so the effects of procrastination,they're not contained; they 扩及,波及) outward(向外地) forever. And it's明显的) and much less talked about than the funnier, short-term deadline-based kind. It's usually suffered quietly and privately(/'praɪvətlɪ/私下地). And it can be the source of a huge amount of long-term unhappiness, and regrets(后悔). And I thought, that's why those people are emailing, and that's急匆匆地做,突击学习) some project. It's that long-term procrastination has made them feel like aspectator(/spekˈteɪtə(r)/旁观者), at times(=sometimes), in their own lives. The frustration(/frʌˈstreɪʃn/挫败) is not that they couldn't achieve their dreams; it's that they weren't even ableto start chasing(chase/tʃeɪs/追寻) them.12:35So I read these emails and I had a little bit of an epiphany(/ɪ'pɪfəni/顿悟,突然明白) -- that I don't think non-procrastinators exist. That's right -- I think all of you are procrastinators. Now, you might not all be a mess(/mes/一团糟的人,看上去邋遢的人), like some of us,12:52 (Laughter)12:53and some of you may have a healthy relationship with deadlines, but remember: the Monkey's sneakiest(/ˈsni:ki/偷偷摸摸地) trick(/trɪk /诡计,花招) is when the deadlines aren't there.13:02Now, I want to show you one last thing. I call this a Life Calendar. That's one box for every week of a 90-year life. That's not that(=so) many boxes, especially since we've already used a /) of(=a number of) those. So I think we need to all take a long, hard(费劲地) lookat that calendar(/ˈkælɪndə(r)/日程表). We need to think about what we're really procrastinatingon, because everyone is procrastinating on something in life. We need to stay aware of(注意到…存在)the Instant Gratification Monkey. That's a job for all of us. And because there's not that many boxes on there, it's a job that should probably start today.13:44 Well, maybe not today, but ...13:47 (Laughter)13:48 You know. Sometime soon.Where Does the Time Go---- A Great Big WorldWhere does the time go时间都去哪了I don't want this to end 我不想就这样结束Where does the time go时间都去哪了Let's hang on to the moment we're in 让我们活在当下----- to hold sth. tightlyOf all the things we will remember 那些我们会记住的事情The good the bad and all the blessings in disguise(/ dɪsˈgaɪz /n.假装)有的好,有的坏,有的是虚假的祝福Today will stick with me forever 我会永远记住今天to stay close to sb.Even if we have to say goodbye 就算我们要各奔东西Where does the time goI keep losing track/ træk / 我总是迷失方向directionWhere does the time goWe're too young to get lost looking back 我们还是太年轻,才会迷失在过去Life doesn't always give us answers 生活不会总是给出正确的答案Some dots they won't connect until the years go by多年以后,那些人才会明白那些事吧(connect dots 理清头绪,琢磨出答案)If we're not meant to be together 如果我们以后不会在一起了be meant to do sth. 注定要做某事Someday we'll know the reasons why 总有一天,我们也会明白为什么Of all the things we will remember那些我们会记住的事情The good the bad and all the blessings in disguise有的好,有的坏,有的是虚假的祝福Today will stick with me forever我会永远记住今天Even if we have to say goodbye就算我们要各奔东西Where does the time go 时间都去哪了I don't want this to end我不想这样结束Where does the time go时间都去哪了Let's hang on to the moment we're in让我们活在当下初一英语各类作文一、描写朋友、自己或家人的喜好1、 Dear friend,My name is Sally. I am from China. I want a pen pal in Australia. I am 14 years old. I have no brothers or sisters in my family. MY favorite subject in school is science, because I think it’s very interesting.I like playing the piano and playing basketball on weekends. How about you? Can you write and tell me something about yourself?Yours,Sally2、My name is Wang Lin . Now I live in Hangzhou , China. I want to find a pen pal in England. I’m now 14 years old . I speak Chinese .And I can speak a little English. I like sports ,swimming is my favorite .I also like playing the computer games . My favorite subject in school is math. I like to go to movies with my friends. My favorite movie is Beauty and Beast . Now I live with my parents .Can you write to me soon ?Wang Lin3、I have a good friend, his name is Bill. He is from Sydney, Australia. Now he lives in Beijing with his parents. He is 14 years old and his birthday is in October. He speaks English and he can speak a little Chinese. He has lots of friends in Beijing. He often plays soccer after school with them. It’s his favorite sport. He likes Chinese action movies very much. He thinks they are interesting. He favorite actor is Jet Li.4、 Jenny is an American girl She is 13 years old. She is very tall and a little thin. She has long black straight hair. She is a good-looking girl .She likes wearing a red T-shirt and blue pant. She likes singing and dancing. Her favorite singer is Gloria Green. She thinks Gloria is great. Look! Jenny is coming. She is not wearing a red T-shirt today. She is wearing a red dress.5、My favorite animal is a cat. I have a cat in my family. Her name is Mimi, I think she is from China. She is two years old now. She likes to eat fish every day. She is kind of lazy, but she is very cute. I like to palsy with it after school.6、Lin Tao usually goes to the zoo with his parents. He likes to see animals. In his room there are many toys. Most of them are boy animals. All kinds of animals in his room are his good friend. Every day he plays with them. Sometimes he asks his friends to his home to play. On vacation or weekends he like to see the monkeys and elephants in the zoo, and the dolphin show is his favorite.7、Jim likes Zhejiang food because it’s delicious. He can’t stand Sichuan food because it’s very hot(辣). He likes Guangdong food. He doesn’t mind Beijing food and he sometimes eat it . He doesn’t like Human food because it doesn’t agree with him (它不合他的口味)。
ted拖延症 英文演讲稿
ted拖延症英文演讲稿TED Procrastination English Speech。
Procrastination is a common problem that many people struggle with. It is the act of delaying or postponing tasks, often to the point of causing stress and anxiety. In today's fast-paced world, where time is of the essence, procrastination can have serious consequences on our personal and professional lives.So, why do we procrastinate? There are several reasons for this behavior. One of the main reasons is fear of failure. Many people put off tasks because they are afraid of not being able to complete them successfully. This fear can be paralyzing and can prevent us from even starting a task.Another reason for procrastination is a lack of motivation. When we don't feel motivated to do something, we are more likely to procrastinate. This lack of motivation can stem from a variety of sources, such as boredom, lack of interest, or feeling overwhelmed by the task at hand.Furthermore, procrastination can also be a result of poor time management. When we don't manage our time effectively, we may find ourselves rushing to complete tasks at the last minute, leading to a cycle of procrastination and stress.The consequences of procrastination can be severe. It can lead to decreased productivity, missed deadlines, and increased stress and anxiety. In the long run, chronic procrastination can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health, as well as our professional success.So, how can we overcome procrastination? The first step is to recognize and understand the root causes of our procrastination. By identifying the reasons why we procrastinate, we can begin to address and overcome this behavior.One effective strategy for overcoming procrastination is to break tasks down into smaller, more manageable steps. By setting achievable goals and deadlines, we can reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed and increase our motivation to get started.Another helpful approach is to create a supportive environment for ourselves. This can include removing distractions, setting up a dedicated workspace, and seeking support from friends, family, or colleagues.Additionally, learning to prioritize tasks and manage our time effectively can help us avoid the pitfalls of procrastination. By setting clear priorities and creating a realistic schedule, we can stay on track and avoid the temptation to procrastinate.In conclusion, procrastination is a common challenge that many of us face. However, by understanding the reasons behind our procrastination and implementing effective strategies to overcome it, we can improve our productivity, reduce stress, and achieve our goals. Let's take proactive steps to tackle procrastination and lead more fulfilling and successful lives. Thank you.。
英语演讲拖延症PPT和台词procrastination5分钟演讲
Today I will talk about procrastination. The topic is from TED, I think it is really meaningful, so in order to do a vivid lecture, I will use PPT to show some pictures during my free talk. At first, it comes to my college life. In college, my major is vehicle engineering, after the class we often do some papers. When we do the papers, we might spread the work out a little like this. So you know, we get started maybe a little slowly, but it will increases step by step, until everything gets done, things stay civil. And I would want to do like that. That will be the plan. But then, actually, there may be something, and finally, I just can do like this. And that will happen to every paper. When I am going to do my graduation thesis. The paper should takes one year to finish, so this is a big project, I know I couldn’t do that as before, so I made a new plan, and I decided to go something like this. This is how the year would go. So I started off light, and bump it up in the middle ,and at the end ,I would do more efforts. Just like staircase, one step by step, it seems not hard. No big deal, right? However the funniest thing happened. At first several months, Time came and went, I couldn’t quite do stuff. So I’d made another plan, like this. then ,those middle months actually went by, and I didn’t really write words, and so we were here. And two months turned into one month, turned into two weeks, one day I woke up, with 3 days until the deadline! I’m not having written a word. So I did only thing I could. I wrote 30 pages over 72 hours, stay up two all-night, and at last I made it at just the deadline. Thanks god. I thought that was the end of everything, but one week later, I got a call, from my teacher, he said:” is it zhangjunhan?” I said” yeah” he said” we need to talk about your thesis” I said ”OK”, and he said ”your paper is the best one we have ever s een”, That did not happen. The truth is my thesis is very bad. I just want to enjoy the moment when all of you thought ”This guy is amazing! ” No no it was very very bad. So according to my experience, we can know the procrastination is very harmful for us to do tasks. Well, how to overcome the procrastination? Here I give you 4 tips. Ask yourself why you procrastinate. If you are unsure, keep a daily log of your activities at work to discover where you are spending (or wasting) your time. This will help you uncover why you are procrastinating. Until you discover the why, it will be harder for you to combat the habit. By doing what you least like first, you can get ahead of procrastination. At the very least, the worst part will be over before you know it. Scheduling out a project in this manner is a big stress reducer and can help you manage your work week more effectively. The way to better manage your time is to track it for one week to write down what you typically spend it on. Create separate columns on a page to track the time in each category. Do this for a minimum of a week, so you get an average for a typical day and week. You may find you need to make a few adjustments the first month you are implementing this system to get a sense of time frames for studying, travel time and unexpected interruptions. After that, you should have the hang of it. Why will I talk about the procrastination today? Shall we look at the table, I call it “life calendar”, supposed one person c ould live 90 years, one box for every month of 90-year life, there are not that many boxes, Right? Especially we have already used a lot of those. For me, I’m 24 years old, the boxes I used are marked in red, and when we get 60 years old, maybe there is little thing that we can do, so I marked those boxes in yellow. So, let’s look at the calendar again, the green boxes remained are what we can use, not that many, So I thin k it is time that we should think about what we are really procrastinating on? What we are losing?
ted拖延症英文演讲稿
ted拖延症英文演讲稿TED Procrastination English Speech。
Procrastination, the act of delaying or postponing tasks, is a common behavior that many people struggle with. It is a habit that can have detrimental effects on one's productivity, mental health, and overall well-being. In today's TED talk, we will delve into the causes and consequences of procrastination, as well as explore strategies to overcome this habit and lead a more fulfilling life.First and foremost, it is important to understand why we procrastinate. There are various factors that contribute to this behavior, including fear of failure, lack of motivation, and poor time management skills. When faced with a daunting task, it is natural for individuals to experience anxiety and uncertainty, which can lead to avoidance and procrastination. Additionally, the instant gratification provided by activities such as social media, television, and video games can serve as distractions that prevent individuals from focusing on their responsibilities.The consequences of procrastination are far-reaching and can impact every aspect of our lives. From missed deadlines and poor performance at work or school to increased stress and anxiety, the effects of procrastination can be debilitating. Furthermore, chronic procrastination can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and low self-esteem, which can further perpetuate the cycle of procrastination.So, how can we overcome procrastination and cultivate a more proactive approach to our responsibilities? One effective strategy is to break tasks down into smaller, more manageable steps. By setting specific, achievable goals and creating a timeline for completion, individuals can alleviate feelings of overwhelm and make progress towards their objectives. Additionally, practicing self-discipline and setting boundaries with distractions can help individuals stay focused and on track.Moreover, it is essential to address the underlying reasons for procrastination, such as fear of failure or perfectionism. By reframing negative thoughts and beliefs,individuals can develop a more positive and empowering mindset that encourages action and progress. Seeking support from friends, family, or a professional can also provide valuable insight and encouragement in overcoming procrastination.In conclusion, procrastination is a common behavior that can have detrimental effects on our lives. By understanding the causes and consequences of procrastination and implementing effective strategies to overcome it, we can lead more fulfilling and productive lives. Let us take proactive steps to address our procrastination habits and strive towards achieving our goals and aspirations.In this TED talk, we have explored the topic of procrastination and provided insights into its causes, consequences, and strategies for overcoming it. It is our hope that this discussion has inspired you to reflect on your own procrastination habits and take steps towards positive change. Thank you for joining us today.。
(完整版)TED演讲procastination英文文稿
TED演讲英文文稿Procrastination/ prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/(拖延症)00:11So in college, I was a government major(主修行政管理专业的学生), which means I had to write a lot of papers. Now, when a normal student writes a paper, they might spread the work out a little(一点点地展开工作) like this. So, you know --00:25you get started(=start) maybe a little slowly, but you get enough done in the first week that, with some heavier(=busier) days later on(infml后来), everything gets done, things stay civil/ˈsɪvl/(文明的).00:33(Laughter/ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/笑声)00:34And I would want to do that like that. That would be the plan. I would have it all ready to go, but then, actually, the paper would come along(出现), and then I would kind of(用于表示不确定,“有点,可以这么说”) do this.00:45(Laughter)00:47And that would happen every single paper.00:50But then came my 90-page senior thesis(/ˈθi:sɪs/毕业论文), a paper you're supposed to spend a year on. And I knew for a paper like that, my normal work flow(工作流程) was not an option(/ˈɒpʃn/选择). It was way(used with prep or adv.非常) too big a project. So I planned things out(精心安排,筹划), and I decided I kind of had to go something like this. This is how the year would go. So I'd start off(开始) light(ad.轻松地), and I'd bump it up(to increase sth.) in the middle months, and then at the end, I would kick it up into high gear(/gɪə(r)/全力冲刺) just like a little staircase. How hard could it be to walk up the stairs? No big deal(没什么大不了的), right?01:22But then, the funniest thing happened. Those first few months? They came and went, and Icouldn't quite(=really) do stuff /stʌf/. So we had an awesome(/ˈɔːsəm/very good) new revised(/rɪˈvaɪz/改变,调整) plan.01:30(Laughter)01:31And then --01:32(Laughter)01:34But then those middle months actually went by, and I didn't really write words, and so we were here. And then two months turned into one month, which turned into two weeks. And one day I woke up with three days until(在…之前) the deadline, still not having written a word, and so I did the only thing I could: I wrote 90 pages over 72 hours, pulling not one but two all-nighters -- humans are not supposed to pull two all-nighters(开两晚夜车) – sprinted(/sprɪnt/飞跑,冲刺)across campus(/ˈkæmpəs/校园), dove(dive,扑向,冲向) in slow motion(/ˈməʊʃn/移动,运动), and got it in(--manage to do sth.) just at the deadline.02:10I thought that was the end of everything. But a week later I get a call, and it's the school. And they say, "Is this Tim Urban?" And I say, "Yeah." And they say, "We need to talk about your thesis(/ˈθi:sɪs/毕业论文)." And I say, "OK." And they say, "It's the best one we've ever seen." 02:28(Laughter)02:31(Applause/əˈplɔ:z/掌声)02:35That did not happen.02:37(Laughter)02:39It was a very, very bad thesis.02:42(Laughter)02:44I just wanted to enjoy that one moment when all of you thought, "This guy is amazing!"02:50(Laughter)02:51No, no, it was very, very bad. Anyway(不管怎么说), today I'm a writer-blogger guy. I write the blog Wait But Why. And a couple of years ago, I decided to write about procrastination (/prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/拖延症). My behavior has always perplexed(/pəˈpleks/使迷惑) the non-procrastinators(/proʊˈkræs.tə.neɪ.t̬ɚ/拖延者) around me, and I wanted to explain to the non-procrastinators of the world what goes on in the heads of procrastinators, and why we are the way we are. Now, I had a hypothesis(/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/假设) that the brains of procrastinatorswere actually different than the brains of other people. And to test this, I found an MRI(核磁共振成像) lab that actually let me scan(/skæn/扫描) both my brain and the brain of a proven non-procrastinator, so I could compare them. I actually brought them here to show you today. I want you to take a look carefully to see if you can notice a difference. I know that if you're not a trained brain expert, it's not that(=so) obvious(/ˈɒbviəs /明显的), but just take a look, OK? So here's the brain of a non-procrastinator.03:42(Laughter)03:45Now ... here's my brain.03:49(Laughter)03:54There is a difference. Both brains have a Rational(/ˈræʃnəl/理智的) Decision-Maker in them, but the procrastinator's brain also has an Instant Gratification(/ˌgrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/满足) Monkey. Now, what does this mean for the procrastinator? Well, it means everything's fine until this happens.04:08[This is a perfect time to get some work done.] [Nope!]04:11So the Rational Decision-Maker will make the rational decision to do something productive(/prəˈdʌktɪv /富有成效的), but the Monkey doesn't like that plan, so he actually takes the wheel(/wi:l/方向盘), and he says, "Actually, let's read the entire(/ɪnˈtaɪə(r)/整个,全部) Wikipedia(维基百科) page of the Nancy Kerrigan/ Tonya Harding scandal(/ˈs kændl/丑闻), because I just remembered that that happened.04:27(Laughter)04:28Then --04:29(Laughter)04:30Then we're going to go over to the fridge(/frɪdʒ/冰箱), to see if there's anything new in there since 10 minutes ago. After that, we're going to go on a YouTube spiral(/ˈspaɪrəl /) that starts with videos of Richard Feynman talking about magnets(/ˈmægnət/磁铁) and ends much, much later with us watching interviews with Justin Bieber's mom.04:46(Laughter)04:48"All of that's going to take a while, so we're not going to really have room on the schedule for any work today. Sorry!"04:54(Sigh/saɪ/叹气)04:57Now, what is going on here? The Instant Gratification Monkey does not seem like a guy you want behind the wheel. He lives entirely(=completely) in the present moment. He has no memory of the past, no knowledge of the future, and he only cares about two things: easy and fun.05:15Now, in the animal world, that works fine. If you're a dog and you spend your whole life doing nothing other than(除了) easy and fun things, you're a huge success!05:24 (Laughter)05:26And to the Monkey, humans are just another animal species(/ˈspi:ʃi:z/物种). You have to keep well-slept, well-fed and propagating(/ˈprɒpəgeɪt/繁衍) into the next generation, which in tribal(/ˈtraɪbl/部落的) times(时代) might have worked OK. But, if you haven't noticed, now we're not in tribal times. We're in an advanced civilization(/ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/文明), and the Monkey does not know what that is. Which is why we have another guy in our brain, the Rational Decision-Maker, who gives us the ability to do things no other animal can do. We can visualize(/ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/设想) the future. We can see the big picture. We can make long-term plans. And he wants to take all of that into account/əˈkaʊnt/(把…考虑在内). And he wants to just have us do whatever makes sense(有意义,合理) to be doing right now. Now, sometimes it makes sense to be doing things that are easy and fun, like when you're having dinner or going to bed or enjoying well-earned leisure(/ˈleʒə(r)/闲暇) time. That's why there's anoverlap(/ˌəʊvəˈlæp/重叠). Sometimes they agree(一致). But other times, it makes much more sense to be doing things that are harder and less pleasant, for the sake of(为了,因为) the big picture. And that's when we have a conflict. And for the procrastinator, that conflict tends to end a certain way every time, leaving him spending a lot of time in this orange zone(/zəʊn/区域), an easy and fun place that's entirely out of the Makes Sense circle. I call it the DarkPlayground.06:41 (Laughter)06:42Now, the Dark Playground is a place that all of you procrastinators out there know very well.It's where 休闲活动) happen at times(=sometimes) when leisure activities are not supposed to be happening. The fun you have in the Dark Playground isn't actually fun, because it's completely unearned(不应得的), and the air is filled with guilt, dread(/dred/忧虑,恐惧), anxiety(/æŋˈzaɪəti/焦虑), self-hatred(/ˈheɪtrɪd/自我憎恨) -- all of those good procrastinator feelings. And the question is, in this situation, with the Monkey behind the wheel, how does the procrastinator ever get himself over here to this blue zone, a less pleasant place, but where really important things happen?07:16Well, turns out the procrastinator has 守护天使), someone who's always looking down on(俯瞰) him and watching over(照看) him in his darkest moments -- someone called the Panic(/ˈpænɪk/恐慌) Monster(怪物).07:27 (Laughter)07:33Now, the Panic Monster is dormant(/ˈdɔ:mənt/蛰伏的) most of the time, but he suddenly wakes up anytime a deadline gets too close or there's danger of public embarrassment(/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/难堪), a career disaster or some other scary(/ˈskeər i/使人恐慌的) consequence(/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/结果).非常害怕). Now, he became very relevant(/ˈreləvənt/密切相关的) in my life pretty(=quite) recently, because the people of TED reached out to me(=contact联系到我) about six months ago and invited me to do a TED Talk.08:00 (Laughter)08:06Now, of course, I said yes. It's always been a dream of mine to have done a TED Talk in the past.08:11 (Laughter)08:15(Applause) But in the middle of all this excitement, the Rational Decision-Maker seemed tohave something else on his mind. He was saying, "Are we clear on what we just accepted? Do we get what's going to be now happening one day in the future? We need to sit down and work on this right now." And the Monkey said, "Totally agree, but let's just open Google Earth andzoom in(拉近镜头up(向上) for two and a half hours till we get to the top of the country, so we can get a better feel(总体印象) for India."08:48 (Laughter)08:54 So that's what we did that day.08:55 (Laughter)08:59As six months turned into four and then two and then one, the people of TED decided torelease(/rɪˈli:s/公布) the speakers. And I opened up the website, and there was my face staring right back at me. And guess who woke up?09:12 (Laughter)09:16So the Panic Monster starts losing his mind(发疯,抓狂), and a few seconds later, the whole system's in mayhem(/ˈmeɪhem/混乱).09:21 (Laughter)09:26And the Monkey -- remember, he's terrified of the Panic Monster – boom(吼叫), he's up the tree! And finally, finally, the Rational Decision-Maker can take the wheel and I can start working on the talk.09:36Now, the Panic Monster explains all kinds of pretty insane(/ɪnˈseɪn/疯狂的,精神失常的) procrastinator behavior, like how someone like me could spend two weeks unable to start theopening sentence of a paper, and then miraculously(/mɪ'rækjələslɪ/奇迹般地) find the职业操守) to stay up all night and write eight pages. And this entire situation, with the three characters -- this is the procrastinator's system. It's not pretty, but in the end, it works. This is what I decided to write about on the blog a couple of years ago. 10:08When I did, I was amazed by the response. Literally(/ˈlɪtərəli/毫不夸张地) thousands of emails came in, from all different kinds of people from all over the world, doing all different kinds ofthings. These are people who were nurses, bankers, painters, engineers and lots and lots of PhD students.10:23 (Laughter)10:25And they were all writing, saying the same thing: "I have this problem too." But what struck(strike打动,触动) me was the contrast(/ˈkɑntræst/差异,悬殊) between the lighttone(/təʊn/语气) of the post(a piece of writing that forms part of a blog) and the heaviness of theseemails. These people were writing with intense(/ɪnˈtens/强烈的) frustration(/frʌˈstreɪʃn/挫败) about what procrastination had done to their lives, about what this Monkey had done to them. And I thought about this, and I said, well, if the procrastinator's system works, then what's going on? Why are all of these people in such a dark place?10:54Well, it turns out that there's two kinds of procrastination. Everything I've talked about today, the examples I've given, they all have deadlines. And when there's deadlines, the effects of procrastination are contained(/kənˈteɪn/控制) to the short term because the Panic Monster getsinvolved(介入). But there's a second kind of procrastination that happens in situations whenthere is no deadline. So if you wanted a career where you're a self-starter(主动做事的人) --something in the arts, something entrepreneurial(/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːriəl/创业的) -- there's no deadlines on those things at first, because nothing's happening, not until you've gone out and done the hard work to get momentum(/məˈmentəm/推动力), get things going. There's also all kinds of important things outside of your career that don't involve any deadlines, like seeing your family or exercising and taking care of your health, working on your relationship or getting out of a relationship that isn't working.11:38Now if the procrastinator's only mechanism(/ˈmekənɪzəm/行为方式) of doing these hard things is the Panic Monster, that's a problem, because in all of these non-deadline situations, the Panic Monster doesn't show up. He has nothing to wake up for, so the effects of procrastination,they're not contained; they 扩及,波及) outward(向外地) forever. And it's明显的) and much less talked about than the funnier, short-term deadline-based kind. It's usually suffered quietly and privately(/'praɪvətlɪ/私下地). And it can be the source of a huge amount of long-termunhappiness, and regrets(后悔). And I thought, that's why those people are emailing, and that's急匆匆地做,突击学习) some project. It's that long-term procrastination has made them feel like aspectator(/spekˈteɪtə(r)/旁观者), at times(=sometimes), in their own lives. The frustration(/frʌˈstreɪʃn/挫败) is not that they couldn't achieve their dreams; it's that they weren't even ableto start chasing(chase/tʃeɪs/追寻) them.12:35So I read these emails and I had a little bit of an epiphany(/ɪ'pɪfəni/顿悟,突然明白) -- that I don't think non-procrastinators exist. That's right -- I think all of you are procrastinators. Now, you might not all be a mess(/mes/一团糟的人,看上去邋遢的人), like some of us,12:52 (Laughter)12:53and some of you may have a healthy relationship with deadlines, but remember: the Monkey's sneakiest(/ˈsni:ki/偷偷摸摸地) trick(/trɪk /诡计,花招) is when the deadlines aren't there.13:02Now, I want to show you one last thing. I call this a Life Calendar. That's one box for every week of a 90-year life. That's not that(=so) many boxes, especially since we've already used a /) of(=a number of) those. So I think we need to all take a long, hard(费劲地) lookat that calendar(/ˈkælɪndə(r)/日程表). We need to think about what we're really procrastinatingon, because everyone is procrastinating on something in life. We need to stay aware of(注意到…存在)the Instant Gratification Monkey. That's a job for all of us. And because there's not that many boxes on there, it's a job that should probably start today.13:44 Well, maybe not today, but ...13:47 (Laughter)13:48 You know. Sometime soon.Where Does the Time Go---- A Great Big WorldWhere does the time go时间都去哪了I don't want this to end 我不想就这样结束Where does the time go时间都去哪了Let's hang on to the moment we're in 让我们活在当下----- to hold sth. tightlyOf all the things we will remember 那些我们会记住的事情The good the bad and all the blessings in disguise(/ dɪsˈgaɪz /n.假装) 有的好,有的坏,有的是虚假的祝福Today will stick with me forever 我会永远记住今天to stay close to sb.Even if we have to say goodbye 就算我们要各奔东西Where does the time goI keep losing track/ træk / 我总是迷失方向directionWhere does the time goWe're too young to get lost looking back 我们还是太年轻,才会迷失在过去Life doesn't always give us answers 生活不会总是给出正确的答案Some dots they won't connect until the years go by多年以后,那些人才会明白那些事吧(connect dots 理清头绪,琢磨出答案) If we're not meant to be together 如果我们以后不会在一起了be meant to do sth. 注定要做某事Someday we'll know the reasons why 总有一天,我们也会明白为什么Of all the things we will remember那些我们会记住的事情The good the bad and all the blessings in disguise有的好,有的坏,有的是虚假的祝福Today will stick with me forever我会永远记住今天Even if we have to say goodbye就算我们要各奔东西Where does the time go 时间都去哪了I don't want this to end我不想这样结束Where does the time go时间都去哪了Let's hang on to the moment we're in让我们活在当下。
ted拖延症的演讲稿中英
ted拖延症的演讲稿中英TED演讲稿,拖延症。
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Today, I want to talk to you about a topic that affects many of us, and that is the issue of procrastination, or what is commonly known as "TED拖延症".Procrastination is something that we have all experienced at some point in our lives. It is the act of delaying or postponing tasks, often to the point of creating unnecessary stress and anxiety. We all know the feeling of having a deadline looming over us, yet we still find ourselves unable to start or complete the task at hand.So why do we procrastinate? There are many reasons, but one of the main causes is fear. Fear of failure, fear of not being good enough, fear of the unknown. We put off our tasks because we are afraid of the outcome, and this fear paralyzes us, preventing us from taking action.Another reason for procrastination is a lack of motivation. When we don't feel inspired or passionate about a task, it's easy to put it off in favor of more enjoyable activities. We convince ourselves that we will do it later, when we are in the right mood or mindset, but often that time never comes.Procrastination also stems from a lack of self-discipline. We give in to our impulses and desires, choosing instant gratification over long-term goals. We tell ourselves that we will start tomorrow, or next week, but in reality, we are only delaying our progress and success.But the consequences of procrastination can be severe. It can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and even depression. It can also result in poor performance, missed opportunities, and damaged relationships. Procrastination not only affects our personal lives, but it can also have a negative impact on our professional and academic endeavors.So how can we overcome procrastination? The first step is to acknowledge and understand the reasons behind our procrastination. By identifying our fears, lack of motivation, and self-discipline, we can begin to address these issues and make positive changes in our behavior.We can also break down our tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. By setting realistic goals and deadlines, we can create a sense of accomplishment and momentum, which can help us overcome our tendency to procrastinate.Furthermore, finding ways to stay motivated and inspired is crucial. Whether it's seeking support from friends and family, finding a mentor, or simply reminding ourselves of our long-term goals, staying motivated can help us push through our procrastination and stay on track.In conclusion, procrastination is a common problem that affects many of us, but it is not insurmountable. By understanding the root causes of our procrastination and taking proactive steps to address them, we can overcome our tendency to delay and achieve our goals. Let's not let procrastination hold us back any longer. Thank you.。
ted拖延症演讲稿英文
ted拖延症演讲稿英文Ladies and gentlemen,Good morning/afternoon/evening! It's a great pleasure to be here today to talk about a topic that I believe affects each and every one of us - procrastination. We've all been there, haven't we? Staring at a blank page, a stack of unread emails, or an overflowing to-do list, and somehow finding ourselves watching cat videos on YouTube instead. Procrastination, my friends, is a silent enemy that sneaks up on us and steals our productivity, our time, and our potential.But why do we procrastinate? Is it laziness, or is it something more? According to心理学家 procrastination is a complex behavior that can stem from a variety of reasons, including fear of failure, perfectionism, lack of motivation, or even a overwhelmed by the task at hand. And while some procrastination may seem like a minor inconvenience, for others, it can lead to significant consequences, such as missed deadlines, failed relationships, and even lost opportunities.So, how do we combat this seemingly ubiquitous phenomenon? How do we break the cycle of procrastination and reclaim our lives? Well, I'm here to tell you that it's not impossible. In fact, I believe that with the right strategies and mindset, we can overcome procrastination and unlock our full potential.First and foremost, we need to acknowledge that procrastination is a common human experience. It's okay to feel overwhelmed or unmotivated sometimes. The key is not to beat ourselves up for it but to recognize it as a sign that we need to adjust our approach. Instead of seeing procrastination as a character flaw, let's view it as an opportunity for growth and self-improvement.Next, we need to develop strategies to manage our tendencies to procrastinate. One effective method is to break down our tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. By doing this, we can avoid feeling overwhelmed and make progress on our projects step by step. Another strategy is to set clear deadlines for ourselves, either by setting a specific date or using productivity tools that help us stay on track. Additionally, it can be helpful to create a reward system for ourselves, where we reward ourselves with a small treat or a short break after completing a task.Another important aspect of overcoming procrastination is developing a growth mindset. Instead of viewing challenges as obstacles, let's see them as opportunities to learn and grow. By embracing a growth mindset, we can develop resilience and adaptability, which are crucial in the face of setbacks and failures.Finally, let's not forget the importance of self-care. Taking care of our physical and mental health is essential for maintaining productivity andavoiding the pitfalls of procrastination. This means getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and taking breaks when we need them. By taking care of ourselves, we can ensure that we have the energy and mental clarity to tackle our tasks effectively.In conclusion, procrastination is a common challenge that we all face, but it doesn't have to define us. By developing strategies to manage our tendencies to procrastinate, embracing a growth mindset, and taking care of ourselves, we can overcome procrastination and unlock our full potential. So let's step into the future, unencumbered by the chains of procrastination, and embrace the power of our potential. Thank you for listening.。
拖延症英语演讲Procrastination
Before I start my topic,I want to show you a picture,which show us a common phenomenon,or a problem that everyone sit here may have. Look,the picture is here,about efficiency and time. This is the work efficiency and this is time line. This point stand for the day you got your assignment or work. The truth is,only at the day before DDL,can you achieve the highest efficiency. And we always call that “procrastination”,which means “willingly” deferring something even though you expect the delay to make you worse. In my word,it is although you have known you have do it now,but still,you don’t move on until last time.So,as you see,today my topic is How to solve “procrastination”,I divide my topic into 3 parts. First,disadvantages of procrastination. Second,reasons of procrastination. Last,methods to solve this problem. In this part I will bring you an interesting practice about time control and some suggestions,believe me,it is very practical. Now ,the disadvantages of procrastination.First,you cannot achieve your goal . For example:Girls always say:“ oh I’m on diet,I want to put out my weight” But one problem is that few people can do this fitness plan,formany reasons:today I feel depressed,only eating can cure me/I’m really tired now,so just do some exercise tomorrow~ you always have various excuses to take action,and then,your goals become dreams,you can never achieve it. Second,procrastination makes you in hurry,so you cannot do things better.For example,you have a date in the evening,but you browsed micro blog again and again,chatted with your friends,thinking about you still have time to prepare. But at last,you have to make up in a short time. So this is the appearance you should have had,but this is the reality. It cut down the quality of work. You should have done you better,don’t you?Last, procrastination does harm to mental health. Some people don’t start to deal with their work until the last minute,so once they start,they usually become extremely nervous ,because so much work put a lot ofpressure on them. Sometimes, when people faced with much work to be done, they may become anxious and upset.There is no doubt that these negative emotion and great pressure can make people feel depressed,and less confident.In a nutshell, putting things off has so many bad influences on people’s life, so it is very essential for those delayers to t ry to get rid of this bad habit.So let us find the reasons of procrastination:1lack of managing timeTime treats everyone fairly that we all have 24 hours per da y. Some of us are capable to make good use of time while s ome find it hard to do so. The vital reason of procrastination is you cannot control your time correctly,and you put too much time on non-essential things.2 find too many excuses.When you face a problem or some work,you always can find lots of excuses to avoid them. You chat with your friends through QQ, surf the Internet and go shopping on taobao as if they are essential,but they are not,you know it,you just find some excuse to delay your work.After this analysis,I have some ideas that maybe can help you.First is a method of time-control. I kept on trying this method for a long time. It really benefits me and helps me reduce the symptoms of procrastination. So listening carefully~:List 3 most important things you want to do or you have to do when you wake up in the morning,then record them on paper or on your webpage.There should be attention:1,Choose only 3 things which you must finish today.2,you can also plan to do other things too,but you can forget them today if you want.3,the thing can be formal,such as I should finish my paper today. The things can be small and secret:I will sent a message to my dream lover.This method can make you know what you should do today clearly and exactly. It makes you realize where should your time spend on,why you should do them without hesitation,and then,you cannot find any other reason to delay them.And my second suggestion,about people find too many excuses when procrastination. It is quite simple:when you have known what you should do,just do it,and when you prepare to work,Don’t touch your mobile phone!Stay away from Internet!Never open We chat or micro blog!find all your excuses you have talked,and next time,they cannot be reasons to procrastination.Procrastination has bad impacts on our lives and we should eliminate it as much as possible. I hope my advice will help you!OutlineDisadvantages of procrastination.●You cannot achieve your goal1.Girls on diet●Procrastination makes you in hurry,so you cannot dothings better.1.Makeup●Procrastination does harm to mental health.Reasons of procrastination.●Lack of managing time●Find too many excuses.Methods to solve this problem.●Time control method●Excuse control method。
procrastination演讲稿
procrastination演讲稿第一篇:procrastination 演讲稿What is Procrastination? So what is procrastination? Basically, procrastination is the act of putting off essential task until a later time, most of the time non essential tasks are done in lieu of the more critical ones.Although this procrastination definition seems pretty simple the effects of procrastination are not.Procrastination may be one of the biggest challenges you will have to overcome.When you begin to think about today's society, there is less and less time in the day, so it is very important that we manage our time efficiently and limit procrastination as much as possible.Quiz time 1Didn't get up until the last second ? 2 always review until the last day before exam? 3Always think that time is enough If you always don’t want to get up early in the morning and go to bed at night.If most of your answer is YES then congratulation You may be a procrastinator Anyway i am a procrastinator For instance,when sb gives me a assignment which i am not really interesting And the deadline is two weeks later.I will think that the time is sufficient.And then after a week,there are still plenty of time.And then time is still passing,oh few days only ,i will start soon.but still without action.untill the day before the deadline,i will be crazy,and have to work with great pressure all night.The reason of procrastination.1DifficultThe task seems too hard to do,and i don’t know where should i begin 2Time-consumingOur free time is unavailable until the weekend.so many people pile their tasks up to weekends.3Lack of knowledge/skills Don’t want to make a mistake until you’re sure it’s right 4Fears The the most primary five fears.The emotional aspect is also influencial.For sth unhappyevents you are feeling frustrated,or etc.you don’t want do anythings,so that you procrastinate.Effects of procrastination Although the short-term effects of procrastination might seem to be “positive” becuase you can finish your work within very short time.it seems very effiecient.But the long-term effects are almost always negative.1Stress and anxiety it’s harmful for your health 2Impeding(stop)your ability to achieve your goal.If you form the habbit to procrastinate The habbis will 3The quality of your work may sufffer You must find that your work is not as good as you do it on schedual.4Affect your life ourside your work.You can not relax well if you leave sth unfinished.Overcome it 1 you should realize yourself are procrastinating.it's no need to hesitated any more 2write down the reason why you will procrastinate piece by piece 3discuss the reasons and solution Think back to a time when you felt a great deal of pressure.Recall the circumstances around the incident and remember how you felt.4take actionDo this for yourself, and know that you can avoid procrastination and still have time to enjoy doing the things you want to do.Getting a better handle your time management and self management skills is getting a better handle on your life.If time is one of the most important things we have, you should try very hard not to waste it!Here is some tips for helping you overcome procrastination Finally,i want to give you some suggestion.If you want to chase a girl/boy If you want to go travel If you want to do some reading if you want to show your love to your family or the special person Don't procratinate any more!What makes you most happy is to be able to do what you wanted to do.第二篇:procrastination 演讲稿What is Procrastination?So what is procrastination? Basically, procrastination is the act of putting off essential task until a later time, most of the time non essential tasks are done in lieu of the more critical ones.Although this procrastination definition seems pretty simple the effects of procrastination are not.Procrastination may be one of the biggest challenges you will have to overcome.When you begin to think about today's society, there is less and less time in the day, so it is very important that we manage our time efficiently and limit procrastination as much as possible.Quiz time1Didn't get up until the last second ?always review until the last day before exam?3Always think that time is enoughIf you always don’t want to get up early in the morning and go to bed at night.If most of your answer is YESthen congratulation You may be a procrastinatorAnyway i am a procrastinatorFor instance,when sb gives me a assignment which i am not really interesting And the deadline is two weeks later.I will think that the time is sufficient.And then after a week,there are still plenty of time.And then time is still passing,oh few days only ,i will start soon.but still without action.untill the day before the deadline,i will be crazy,and have to work with great pressure all night.The reason of procrastination.1DifficultThe task seems too hard to do,and i don’t know where should i begin 2Time-consumingOur free time is unavailable until the weekend.so many people pile their tasks up to weekends.3Lack of knowledge/skills Don’t want to make a mistake until you’re sure it’s right 4FearsThe the most primary five fears.The emotional aspect is also influencial.For sth unhappy events you are feeling frustrated,or etc.you don’t want do anythings,so that you procrastinate.Effects of procrastinationAlthough the short-term effects of procrastination might seem to be “positive” becuase you can finish your work within very short time.it seems very effiecient.Butthe long-term effects are almost always negative.1Stress and anxiety it’s harmful for your health2Impeding(stop)your ability to achieve your goal.If you form the habbit to procrastinate The habbis will3The quality of your work may sufffer You must find that your work is not as good as you do it on schedual.4Affect your life ourside your work.You can not relax well if you leave sth unfinished.Overcome ityou should realize yourself are procrastinating.it's no need to hesitated any more 2write down the reason why you will procrastinate piece by piece3discuss the reasons and solutionThink back to a time when you felt a great deal of pressure.Recall the circumstances around the incident and remember how you felt.4take actionDo this for yourself, and know that you can avoid procrastination and still have time to enjoy doing the things you want to do.Getting a better handle your time management and self management skills is getting a better handle on your life.If time is one of the most important things we have, you should try very hard not to waste it!Here is some tips for helping you overcome procrastination Finally,i want to give you some suggestion.If you want to chase a girl/boyIf you want to go travelIf you want to do some readingif you want to show your love to your family or the special personDon't procratinate any more!What makes you most happy is to be able to do what you wanted to do.第三篇:ProcrastinationProcrastination Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.Today I want to share something about procrastination with you.So, first of all, we must know what procrastination is.Generally speaking, procrastination is a bad habit that someone id too lazy to do something.If it’s getting worse, procrastination w ill cause mental illness such as self-abased.So, ladies and gentlemen, are you procrastinators? Well, you don’t have to answer it right now.Maybe you can find the answer in the following example.Let’s say, one day, our teacher lets us write a paper.At firs t, we say to ourselves, I definitely don’t surf the Internet today, I must concentrate on my homework today.But when we start to write, we will realize that we have a lot of materials to search on the Internet.With this reasonable reason, I mean, just looks like reasonable reason, we turn on the computer and say to ourselves, it doesn’t matter, I am search the internet to find materials, I’m learning, yes, I’m learning.I just use it for a while, after I find materials I need, I will turn it off.But, what will happen next? We can’t help scanning other WebPages.Wow, the shops I usually go to seem updated.Wow, he published new photos, how handsome!After 3 hours, it time to go to bed but I finish nothing and I say to myself again, ok, I will not surf the internet tomorrow.But tomorrow everything will be repeated again.Whiledeadline is a fire behind me.When the fire almost burns me, I hurried finish my task.But it quality is hard to say.Yes, I am a procrastinator.Anyway, it’s bad.It makes my life disordered and my energy wasted.So, we must try our best to solve this problem.Then, how to deal with it? So easy!The first one, we need to realize that there is no need to procrastinate.And second, write down the reasons why we will procrastinate piece by piece.Third, try to solve these problems.And fourth, take action.Fifth one, can you guess what it is? Fifth one is the most important.The fifth one is, take action, take action and take action.If you want to go travelling, if you want to see a movie, if you want to clean you room, if you want to do some reading, if you want to keep fit, or if you want show your love to your family or the special person, just do it.What makes you happiest is to be able to do what you wanted to do.So, don’t procrastinate any more.Thanks for your listening!第四篇:英语课前演讲稿procrastination拖延症Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.Today, our topic is about procrastination.Well, what is procrastination? Generally speaking, procrastination is an act of putting of an essential task until a later time.And there is no doubt that procrastination will do harm to our study and health.Let’s see some behavior of a procrastinator.When the deadline is set, he will think there is one week until the assignment is due.So he has the false sense of security.I have plenty of time.As time passes, he will think that I will get started soon because I can only work under great pressure.And when the last day is coming, he hurries to do his work panickily and under great pressure.And the case of us is often that.Today I must wr ite my paper, so I haven’t to be online.Well, I need to search some statistics, so I must usecomputer.And the tragedy happens on us.An evening is killed by our entertainment.And let’s see its four reasons.First, perfectionism.Everything you want to do should be done at a high level.You want to succeed by one time and don’t want to repeat again.Second, resistance and hostility.The teacher’s attitude towards me is so bad, so I don’t want to do his homework.Third, be easy to be decadence.The task is so diffic ult.Why other people needn’t do but I have to do? I can’t tolerate doing that.Maybe I will do it st, self-depreciation.My ability becomes lower and lower gradually as I usually can’t finish my tasks well.Maybe everybody have procrastination to s ome degree.But how do to deal with it? Let’s see some measures.First, realize it's no need to procrastinate Second, write down the reason why you will procrastinate piece by piece Third, overcomeAnd then, take action right now.If you want to finish your homework, if you want to get a high score for TEM4, if you want to do reading, if you want to keep fit, or if you want to show your love to your relatives or a special person.Don’t procrastinate any more.What make you the most happy is be able to do what yo u want to do.That’s all.Thank you.第五篇:拖延症英语演讲ProcrastinationFpg Before I start my topic,I want to show you a picture,which show us a common phenomenon,or a problem that everyone sit here may have.Look,the picture is here,about efficiency and time.This is the work efficiency and this is time line.This point stand for the day you got your assignment or work.The truth is,only at the day before DDL,can you achieve the highest efficiency.And we always call that “procrastination”,which means “willingly” deferri ng something even though youexpect the delay to make you worse.In my word,it is although you have known you have do it now,but still,youdon’t move on until last time.So,as you see,today my topic is How to solve “procrastination”,I divide my topic into 3 parts.First,disadvantages of procrastination.Second,reasons of st,methods to solve this problem.In this part I will bring you an interesting practice about time control andsome suggestions,believe me,it is very practical.Now,the disadvantagesof procrastination.First,you cannot achieve your goal.For example: Girls always say:“ oh I’m on diet,I want to put out my weight” But one problem is that few people can do this fitness plan,for FpgFpg many reasons:today I feel depressed,only eating can cure me/I’m really tired now,so just do some exercise tomorrow~ you always have various excuses to take action,and then,your goals become dreams,you can never achieve it.Second,procrastination makes you in hurry,so you cannot do things better.For example,you have a date in the evening,but you browsed micro blog again and again,chatted with your friends,thinking about you still have time to prepare.But at last,you have to make up in a short time.So this is the appearance you should have had,butthisisthereality.It cut down the quality of work.You should have done you better,don’t you?Last,procrastination does harm to mental health.Some people don’t start to deal with their work until the last minute,so once they start,they usually become extremely nervous,because so much work put a lot of pressure on them.Sometimes, whenpeople faced with much work to be done, they may become anxious and upset.There is no doubt that these negative emotion anFpgFpg d great pressure can make people feel depressed,and less confident.In a nutshell, putting things off has so many bad influences on people’s life, so it is very essential for those delayers to try to get rid of this bad habit.So let us find the reasons of procrastination: 1lack of managing time Time treats everyone fairly that we all have 24 hours per day.Some of us are capable to make good use of time while some find it hard to do so.The vital reason of procrastination is you cannot control your time correctly,and you put too much time on non-essential things.2 find too many excuses.When you face a problem or some work,you always can find lots of excusestoavoidthem.You chat with your friends through QQ, surf the Internet and go shopping on taobao as if they are essential,but they are not,you know it,you just find some excuse to delay your work.FpgFpg After this analysis,I have some ideas that maybe can help you.First is a method of time-control.I kept on trying this method for a long time.It really benefits me and helps me reduce the symptoms of procrastination.So listening carefully~: List 3 most important things you want to do or you have to do when you wake up in the morning,then record them on paper or on your webpage.There should be attention:1,Choose only 3 things which you must finish today.2,youcan also plan to do other things too,but you can forget them today if you want.3,the thing can be formal,such as I should finish my paper today.The things can be small and secret:I will sent a message to my dream lover.This method can make you know what you should do today clearly and exactly.It makes you realize where should your time spend on,why you should do them without hesitation,and then,you cannot find any other reason to delay them.FpgFpg And my second suggestion,about people find too many excuses when procrastination.It is quite simple:when you have known what you should do,just do it,and when you prepare to work,Don’t touch your mobile phone!Stay away from Internet!Never open We chat or micro blog!find all your excuses you have talked,and next time,they cannot be reasons to procrastination.Procrastination has bad impacts on our lives and we should eliminate it as much as possible.I hope my advicewill help you!FpgFpg Outline Disadvantages of procrastination.λ You cannot achieve your goal 1.Girls on diet λ Procrastination makes you in hurry,so you cannot do things better.1.Makeup λProcrastination does harm to mental health.Reasons of procrastination.λLack of managing time λFind too many excuses.Methods to solve this problem.λ Time control method λExcuse control methodFpg。
ted拖延症演讲稿英文
ted拖延症演讲稿英文TED Talk: Overcoming Procrastination。
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Today, I want to talk to you about a common struggle that many of us face – procrastination. It’s something that we’ve all experienced at some point in our lives, and it’s something that can hold us back from reaching our full potential. But the good news is that there are strategies we can use to overcome procrastination and become more productive and successful.First of all, it’s important to understand why we procrastinate. There are many reasons for this behavior, including fear of failure, lack of motivation, and a desire for instant gratification. When we procrastinate, we are essentially choosing short-term pleasure over long-term success. But by recognizing these patterns and understanding the underlying causes, we can start to break free from the cycle of procrastination.One effective strategy for overcoming procrastination is to break tasks down into smaller, more manageable steps. When we are faced with a daunting or overwhelming task, it’s easy to put it off because it seems too difficult to tackle all at once. But by breaking it down into smaller, more achievable goals, we can make the task seem less intimidating and more manageable. This can help us to get started and make progress, rather than putting it off indefinitely.Another important tool for overcoming procrastination is to create a structured schedule and set deadlines for ourselves. By setting specific times to work on tasks and establishing deadlines for completion, we can create a sense of urgency and accountability that can help to motivate us to get things done. This can also help us to avoid the trap of “I’ll do it later” and instead focus on taking action in the present moment.In addition, it’s crucial to address the underlying issues that may be contributing to our procrastination. This may involve examining our fears and insecurities, reevaluatingour goals and priorities, and seeking support from others. By addressing these deeper issues, we can begin to change our mindset and develop a more proactive and motivated approach to our work and responsibilities.Finally, it’s important to practice self-compassion and forgiveness when we do procrastinate. It’s natural to have moments of procrastination, and beating ourselves up over it will only make matters worse. Instead, we should acknowledge our setbacks, learn from them, and then move forward with a renewed sense of determination and purpose.In conclusion, overcoming procrastination is a challenge that many of us face, but it’s not insurmountable. By understanding the reasons behind our procrastination, breaking tasks into smaller steps, creating a structured schedule, addressing underlying issues, and practicing self-compassion, we can start to break free from the cycle of procrastination and become more productive and successful. So let’s take the first step towards overcoming procrastination and unlocking our full potential. Thank you.。
ted拖延症英文演讲稿
ted拖延症英文演讲稿Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about a topic that affects almost all of us at some point in our lives – procrastinationProcrastination is that sneaky little habit that steals our time, derails our plans, and often leaves us feeling stressed and frustrated It's like a shadow that follows us around, making us put off important tasks until the last minuteLet me start by sharing a personal story A few months ago, I had a big project due for work I knew about it weeks in advance, but instead of getting started right away, I found every excuse to delay I spent hours scrolling through social media, bingewatching TV shows, and doing just about anything else except for working on that project As the deadline drew closer, panic set in I ended up pulling allnighters, the quality of my work suffered, and I was left exhausted and disappointed in myselfWhy do we do this to ourselves? Well, there are several reasons One common factor is the fear of failure We might think that if we put off starting something, we can avoid facing the possibility of not doing it perfectly But in reality, this just makes things worse Another reason could be that the task seems too overwhelming or boring We look for more enjoyable or easier distractions insteadProcrastination doesn't just affect our work or studies; it can also have an impact on our personal lives Have you ever put off exercising, cleaning yourhouse, or having that important conversation with a loved one? These small delays can add up and lead to a less fulfilling and chaotic lifeSo, how can we break free from the grip of procrastination? The first step is to recognize when we're doing it Pay attention to your thoughts and actions Are you constantly finding excuses to avoid a task? Once you're aware, set clear goals and deadlines for yourself Break a large task into smaller, manageable steps This makes it seem less intimidating and more achievableAnother helpful tip is to eliminate distractions Put your phone on silent, close unnecessary tabs on your computer, and create a dedicated workspace that's free from distractions Also, try using a timer or a productivity app to keep yourself on trackIt's important to change our mindset too Instead of thinking of a task as a chore, try to find the positive aspects or the benefits it will bring Reward yourself for completing tasks on time This positive reinforcement can help build good habitsIn conclusion, procrastination is a challenge that we all face, but it's not insurmountable By being aware of our tendencies, setting goals, eliminating distractions, and changing our mindset, we can take control of our time and start achieving the things we truly want Let's stop procrastinating and start living a more productive and fulfilling lifeThank you for listening!。
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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen!Have you always been reluctant to go to bed in the evening, while reluctant to wake up in the morning? Have you ever stayed up late to finish your homework? Do you often put off your important work later and later? If your answer is YES, my friend, you might h ave a bad habit . It’s called PROCRASTINATION.What is procrastination? Basically, it is the act of putting off essential tasks until a later time. That is to say, you are lazy to do things in immediate time. For example, 3 weeks ago, Li Wei told me that I could deliver my C5 speech on March the 1st , that is today. I said OK, no problem.! Of course, “3 weeks” to me, that’s enough time to prepare a good speech. However, until last Wednesday, Li Wei reminded me again about my speech, and asked me to give the title before Friday. Then I suddenly felt nervous, “ oh my god! There’s only one week left for me to prepare, I must get started tomorrow!” The next 2 days, I was so busy looking for a right topic, but my head was like twisted, ended up with no idea. Until Saturday morning, I could finally send a title to Li Wei”Don’t Be Lazy”, just like to catch the deadline. But just after that, I found nothing interesting to write about this topic. You know what? At last, I had to change the title again the very next day. This whole thing made me very upset. I started to question myself, why couldn’t I prepare the speechearlier? Why should I suffer from such stress and anxiety? Am I lazy? Or just too confident to finish my task until last minute?I tried to understand the reason of my bad mood and the awkward situation. I surfed the internet, and learned this word Procrastination. I found it is a very common phenomenon already popular from our school time! According to an academic survey, 80%-95% school students engage in procrastination, about 75% considering themselves procrastination. The worse thing is, this bad habit grows with us, from school time to our future career and life, preventing us from doing things efficiently, weakening our ability to achieve our goals, bringing us panic and even mental illness. There are some simple reasons for this. Such as, the task seems too difficult , time is not enough, lack of knowledge or skills, fears of making mistakes, and so on. There are also some complex reasons like perfectionism, low frustration tolerance, and lack of self-confidence.Is it possible for us to overcome procrastination? Yes. We can do it step by step.Step 1, acknowledge that you are delaying a task;Step 2, list the reasons why you are delaying the task;Step 3, discuss the reasons and list ways to overcome them;Step 4, begin the task immediately!In order to do this successfully, you need towrite down your task in a visible place, and put it on the wall with deadline marked. Try to break the task into components, small goals will be easy to achieve. “To earn a 100 million first” is a good idea. Then you need totell everybody about your goal, they will motivate you along the way. And try to encourage yourself all the way by rewarding yourself for a job well done. All these useful tips will help you.My dear friends, procrastination is our enemy, like a thief stealing our time and dreams. Overcoming it will do you a great favor in terms of study and life. Whatever we need to do, just do it now! Action is most important. If you want to go travel, take action! If you want to learn driving, take action! If you want to keep fit, take action! If you want to show your love to somebody, take action! If you want to fire your stupid boss, take action! If you want to do a speech, take action! If you want to say goodbye to PROCRASTINATION, take action!Thank you.。
英语课前演讲稿procrastination拖延症
英语课前演讲稿p r o c r a s t i n a t i o n拖延症(共2页)--本页仅作为文档封面,使用时请直接删除即可----内页可以根据需求调整合适字体及大小--Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Today, our topic is about procrastination.Well, what is procrastinationGenerally speaking, procrastination is an act of putting of an essential task until a later time. And there is no doubt that procrastination will do harm to our study and health.Let’s see some behavior of a procrastinator. When the deadline is set, he will think there is one week until the assignment is due. So he has the false sense of security. I have plenty of time. As time passes, he will think that I will get started soon because I can only work under great pressure. And when the last day is coming, he hurries to do his work panickily and under great pressure.And the case of us is often that. Today I must write my paper, so I haven’t to be online. Well, I need to search some statistics, so I must use computer. And the tragedy happens on us. An evening is killed by our entertainment.And let’s see its four reasons. First, perfectionism. Everything you want to do should be done at a high level. You want to succeed by one time and don’t want to repeat again. Second, resistance and hostility. The teacher’s attitude towards me is so bad, so I don’t want to do his homework. Third, be easy to be decadence. The task is so difficult. Why other people needn’t do but I have to doI can’t tolerate doing that. Maybe I will do it tomorrow. Last, self-depreciation. My ability becomes lower and lower gradually as I usually can’t finish my tasks well.Maybe everybody have procrastination to some degree. But how do to deal with itLet’s see some measures.First, realize it's no need to procrastinateSecond, write down the reason why you will procrastinate piece by piece Third, overcomeAnd then, take action right now.If you want to finish your homework, if you want to get a high score for TEM4, if you want to do reading, if you want to keep fit, or if you want to show your love to your relatives or a special person. Don’t procrastinate any more. What make you the most happy is be able to do what you want to do.That’s all. Thank you.2。
(完整版)TED演讲procastination英文文稿
TED演讲英文文稿Procrastination/ prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/(拖延症)00:11So in college, I was a government major(主修行政管理专业的学生), which means I had to write a lot of papers. Now, when a normal student writes a paper, they might spread the work out a little(一点点地展开工作) like this. So, you know --00:25you get started(=start) maybe a little slowly, but you get enough done in the first week that, with some heavier(=busier) days later on(infml后来), everything gets done, things stay civil/ˈsɪvl/(文明的).00:33(Laughter/ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/笑声)00:34And I would want to do that like that. That would be the plan. I would have it all ready to go, but then, actually, the paper would come along(出现), and then I would kind of(用于表示不确定,“有点,可以这么说”) do this.00:45(Laughter)00:47And that would happen every single paper.00:50But then came my 90-page senior thesis(/ˈθi:sɪs/毕业论文), a paper you're supposed to spend a year on. And I knew for a paper like that, my normal work flow(工作流程) was not an option(/ˈɒpʃn/选择). It was way(used with prep or adv.非常) too big a project. So I planned things out(精心安排,筹划), and I decided I kind of had to go something like this. This is how the year would go. So I'd start off(开始) light(ad.轻松地), and I'd bump it up(to increase sth.) in the middle months, and then at the end, I would kick it up into high gear(/gɪə(r)/全力冲刺) just like a little staircase. How hard could it be to walk up the stairs? No big deal(没什么大不了的), right?01:22But then, the funniest thing happened. Those first few months? They came and went, and Icouldn't quite(=really) do stuff /stʌf/. So we had an awesome(/ˈɔːsəm/very good) new revised(/rɪˈvaɪz/改变,调整) plan.01:30(Laughter)01:31And then --01:32(Laughter)01:34But then those middle months actually went by, and I didn't really write words, and so we were here. And then two months turned into one month, which turned into two weeks. And one day I woke up with three days until(在…之前) the deadline, still not having written a word, and so I did the only thing I could: I wrote 90 pages over 72 hours, pulling not one but two all-nighters -- humans are not supposed to pull two all-nighters(开两晚夜车) – sprinted(/sprɪnt/飞跑,冲刺)across campus(/ˈkæmpəs/校园), dove(dive,扑向,冲向) in slow motion(/ˈməʊʃn/移动,运动), and got it in(--manage to do sth.) just at the deadline.02:10I thought that was the end of everything. But a week later I get a call, and it's the school. And they say, "Is this Tim Urban?" And I say, "Yeah." And they say, "We need to talk about your thesis(/ˈθi:sɪs/毕业论文)." And I say, "OK." And they say, "It's the best one we've ever seen." 02:28(Laughter)02:31(Applause/əˈplɔ:z/掌声)02:35That did not happen.02:37(Laughter)02:39It was a very, very bad thesis.02:42(Laughter)02:44I just wanted to enjoy that one moment when all of you thought, "This guy is amazing!"02:50(Laughter)02:51No, no, it was very, very bad. Anyway(不管怎么说), today I'm a writer-blogger guy. I write the blog Wait But Why. And a couple of years ago, I decided to write about procrastination (/prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/拖延症). My behavior has always perplexed(/pəˈpleks/使迷惑) the non-procrastinators(/proʊˈkræs.tə.neɪ.t̬ɚ/拖延者) around me, and I wanted to explain to the non-procrastinators of the world what goes on in the heads of procrastinators, and why we are the way we are. Now, I had a hypothesis(/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/假设) that the brains of procrastinatorswere actually different than the brains of other people. And to test this, I found an MRI(核磁共振成像) lab that actually let me scan(/skæn/扫描) both my brain and the brain of a proven non-procrastinator, so I could compare them. I actually brought them here to show you today. I want you to take a look carefully to see if you can notice a difference. I know that if you're not a trained brain expert, it's not that(=so) obvious(/ˈɒbviəs /明显的), but just take a look, OK? So here's the brain of a non-procrastinator.03:42(Laughter)03:45Now ... here's my brain.03:49(Laughter)03:54There is a difference. Both brains have a Rational(/ˈræʃnəl/理智的) Decision-Maker in them, but the procrastinator's brain also has an Instant Gratification(/ˌgrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/满足) Monkey. Now, what does this mean for the procrastinator? Well, it means everything's fine until this happens.04:08[This is a perfect time to get some work done.] [Nope!]04:11So the Rational Decision-Maker will make the rational decision to do something productive(/prəˈdʌktɪv /富有成效的), but the Monkey doesn't like that plan, so he actually takes the wheel(/wi:l/方向盘), and he says, "Actually, let's read the entire(/ɪnˈtaɪə(r)/整个,全部) Wikipedia(维基百科) page of the Nancy Kerrigan/ Tonya Harding scandal(/ˈs kændl/丑闻), because I just remembered that that happened.04:27(Laughter)04:28Then --04:29(Laughter)04:30Then we're going to go over to the fridge(/frɪdʒ/冰箱), to see if there's anything new in there since 10 minutes ago. After that, we're going to go on a YouTube spiral(/ˈspaɪrəl /) that starts with videos of Richard Feynman talking about magnets(/ˈmægnət/磁铁) and ends much, much later with us watching interviews with Justin Bieber's mom.04:46(Laughter)04:48"All of that's going to take a while, so we're not going to really have room on the schedule for any work today. Sorry!"04:54(Sigh/saɪ/叹气)04:57Now, what is going on here? The Instant Gratification Monkey does not seem like a guy you want behind the wheel. He lives entirely(=completely) in the present moment. He has no memory of the past, no knowledge of the future, and he only cares about two things: easy and fun.05:15Now, in the animal world, that works fine. If you're a dog and you spend your whole life doing nothing other than(除了) easy and fun things, you're a huge success!05:24 (Laughter)05:26And to the Monkey, humans are just another animal species(/ˈspi:ʃi:z/物种). You have to keep well-slept, well-fed and propagating(/ˈprɒpəgeɪt/繁衍) into the next generation, which in tribal(/ˈtraɪbl/部落的) times(时代) might have worked OK. But, if you haven't noticed, now we're not in tribal times. We're in an advanced civilization(/ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/文明), and the Monkey does not know what that is. Which is why we have another guy in our brain, the Rational Decision-Maker, who gives us the ability to do things no other animal can do. We can visualize(/ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/设想) the future. We can see the big picture. We can make long-term plans. And he wants to take all of that into account/əˈkaʊnt/(把…考虑在内). And he wants to just have us do whatever makes sense(有意义,合理) to be doing right now. Now, sometimes it makes sense to be doing things that are easy and fun, like when you're having dinner or going to bed or enjoying well-earned leisure(/ˈleʒə(r)/闲暇) time. That's why there's anoverlap(/ˌəʊvəˈlæp/重叠). Sometimes they agree(一致). But other times, it makes much more sense to be doing things that are harder and less pleasant, for the sake of(为了,因为) the big picture. And that's when we have a conflict. And for the procrastinator, that conflict tends to end a certain way every time, leaving him spending a lot of time in this orange zone(/zəʊn/区域), an easy and fun place that's entirely out of the Makes Sense circle. I call it the DarkPlayground.06:41 (Laughter)06:42Now, the Dark Playground is a place that all of you procrastinators out there know very well.It's where 休闲活动) happen at times(=sometimes) when leisure activities are not supposed to be happening. The fun you have in the Dark Playground isn't actually fun, because it's completely unearned(不应得的), and the air is filled with guilt, dread(/dred/忧虑,恐惧), anxiety(/æŋˈzaɪəti/焦虑), self-hatred(/ˈheɪtrɪd/自我憎恨) -- all of those good procrastinator feelings. And the question is, in this situation, with the Monkey behind the wheel, how does the procrastinator ever get himself over here to this blue zone, a less pleasant place, but where really important things happen?07:16Well, turns out the procrastinator has 守护天使), someone who's always looking down on(俯瞰) him and watching over(照看) him in his darkest moments -- someone called the Panic(/ˈpænɪk/恐慌) Monster(怪物).07:27 (Laughter)07:33Now, the Panic Monster is dormant(/ˈdɔ:mənt/蛰伏的) most of the time, but he suddenly wakes up anytime a deadline gets too close or there's danger of public embarrassment(/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/难堪), a career disaster or some other scary(/ˈskeər i/使人恐慌的) consequence(/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/结果).非常害怕). Now, he became very relevant(/ˈreləvənt/密切相关的) in my life pretty(=quite) recently, because the people of TED reached out to me(=contact联系到我) about six months ago and invited me to do a TED Talk.08:00 (Laughter)08:06Now, of course, I said yes. It's always been a dream of mine to have done a TED Talk in the past.08:11 (Laughter)08:15(Applause) But in the middle of all this excitement, the Rational Decision-Maker seemed tohave something else on his mind. He was saying, "Are we clear on what we just accepted? Do we get what's going to be now happening one day in the future? We need to sit down and work on this right now." And the Monkey said, "Totally agree, but let's just open Google Earth andzoom in(拉近镜头up(向上) for two and a half hours till we get to the top of the country, so we can get a better feel(总体印象) for India."08:48 (Laughter)08:54 So that's what we did that day.08:55 (Laughter)08:59As six months turned into four and then two and then one, the people of TED decided torelease(/rɪˈli:s/公布) the speakers. And I opened up the website, and there was my face staring right back at me. And guess who woke up?09:12 (Laughter)09:16So the Panic Monster starts losing his mind(发疯,抓狂), and a few seconds later, the whole system's in mayhem(/ˈmeɪhem/混乱).09:21 (Laughter)09:26And the Monkey -- remember, he's terrified of the Panic Monster – boom(吼叫), he's up the tree! And finally, finally, the Rational Decision-Maker can take the wheel and I can start working on the talk.09:36Now, the Panic Monster explains all kinds of pretty insane(/ɪnˈseɪn/疯狂的,精神失常的) procrastinator behavior, like how someone like me could spend two weeks unable to start theopening sentence of a paper, and then miraculously(/mɪ'rækjələslɪ/奇迹般地) find the职业操守) to stay up all night and write eight pages. And this entire situation, with the three characters -- this is the procrastinator's system. It's not pretty, but in the end, it works. This is what I decided to write about on the blog a couple of years ago. 10:08When I did, I was amazed by the response. Literally(/ˈlɪtərəli/毫不夸张地) thousands of emails came in, from all different kinds of people from all over the world, doing all different kinds ofthings. These are people who were nurses, bankers, painters, engineers and lots and lots of PhD students.10:23 (Laughter)10:25And they were all writing, saying the same thing: "I have this problem too." But what struck(strike打动,触动) me was the contrast(/ˈkɑntræst/差异,悬殊) between the lighttone(/təʊn/语气) of the post(a piece of writing that forms part of a blog) and the heaviness of theseemails. These people were writing with intense(/ɪnˈtens/强烈的) frustration(/frʌˈstreɪʃn/挫败) about what procrastination had done to their lives, about what this Monkey had done to them. And I thought about this, and I said, well, if the procrastinator's system works, then what's going on? Why are all of these people in such a dark place?10:54Well, it turns out that there's two kinds of procrastination. Everything I've talked about today, the examples I've given, they all have deadlines. And when there's deadlines, the effects of procrastination are contained(/kənˈteɪn/控制) to the short term because the Panic Monster getsinvolved(介入). But there's a second kind of procrastination that happens in situations whenthere is no deadline. So if you wanted a career where you're a self-starter(主动做事的人) --something in the arts, something entrepreneurial(/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːriəl/创业的) -- there's no deadlines on those things at first, because nothing's happening, not until you've gone out and done the hard work to get momentum(/məˈmentəm/推动力), get things going. There's also all kinds of important things outside of your career that don't involve any deadlines, like seeing your family or exercising and taking care of your health, working on your relationship or getting out of a relationship that isn't working.11:38Now if the procrastinator's only mechanism(/ˈmekənɪzəm/行为方式) of doing these hard things is the Panic Monster, that's a problem, because in all of these non-deadline situations, the Panic Monster doesn't show up. He has nothing to wake up for, so the effects of procrastination,they're not contained; they 扩及,波及) outward(向外地) forever. And it's明显的) and much less talked about than the funnier, short-term deadline-based kind. It's usually suffered quietly and privately(/'praɪvətlɪ/私下地). And it can be the source of a huge amount of long-termunhappiness, and regrets(后悔). And I thought, that's why those people are emailing, and that's急匆匆地做,突击学习) some project. It's that long-term procrastination has made them feel like aspectator(/spekˈteɪtə(r)/旁观者), at times(=sometimes), in their own lives. The frustration(/frʌˈstreɪʃn/挫败) is not that they couldn't achieve their dreams; it's that they weren't even ableto start chasing(chase/tʃeɪs/追寻) them.12:35So I read these emails and I had a little bit of an epiphany(/ɪ'pɪfəni/顿悟,突然明白) -- that I don't think non-procrastinators exist. That's right -- I think all of you are procrastinators. Now, you might not all be a mess(/mes/一团糟的人,看上去邋遢的人), like some of us,12:52 (Laughter)12:53and some of you may have a healthy relationship with deadlines, but remember: the Monkey's sneakiest(/ˈsni:ki/偷偷摸摸地) trick(/trɪk /诡计,花招) is when the deadlines aren't there.13:02Now, I want to show you one last thing. I call this a Life Calendar. That's one box for every week of a 90-year life. That's not that(=so) many boxes, especially since we've already used a /) of(=a number of) those. So I think we need to all take a long, hard(费劲地) lookat that calendar(/ˈkælɪndə(r)/日程表). We need to think about what we're really procrastinatingon, because everyone is procrastinating on something in life. We need to stay aware of(注意到…存在)the Instant Gratification Monkey. That's a job for all of us. And because there's not that many boxes on there, it's a job that should probably start today.13:44 Well, maybe not today, but ...13:47 (Laughter)13:48 You know. Sometime soon.Where Does the Time Go---- A Great Big WorldWhere does the time go时间都去哪了I don't want this to end 我不想就这样结束Where does the time go时间都去哪了Let's hang on to the moment we're in 让我们活在当下----- to hold sth. tightlyOf all the things we will remember 那些我们会记住的事情The good the bad and all the blessings in disguise(/ dɪsˈgaɪz /n.假装) 有的好,有的坏,有的是虚假的祝福Today will stick with me forever 我会永远记住今天to stay close to sb.Even if we have to say goodbye 就算我们要各奔东西Where does the time goI keep losing track/ træk / 我总是迷失方向directionWhere does the time goWe're too young to get lost looking back 我们还是太年轻,才会迷失在过去Life doesn't always give us answers 生活不会总是给出正确的答案Some dots they won't connect until the years go by多年以后,那些人才会明白那些事吧(connect dots 理清头绪,琢磨出答案) If we're not meant to be together 如果我们以后不会在一起了be meant to do sth. 注定要做某事Someday we'll know the reasons why 总有一天,我们也会明白为什么Of all the things we will remember那些我们会记住的事情The good the bad and all the blessings in disguise有的好,有的坏,有的是虚假的祝福Today will stick with me forever我会永远记住今天Even if we have to say goodbye就算我们要各奔东西Where does the time go 时间都去哪了I don't want this to end我不想这样结束Where does the time go时间都去哪了Let's hang on to the moment we're in让我们活在当下。
procastination
范例:Personally speaking, I, especially recently, procrastinate to study and do the assignment until the due date. Admittedly, deadline is the No.1 productive force and pushes myself to wrap up hurriedly. Then when the marked assignments were handed back I always think if I have more time I would have done better and achieve higher grades. However, that assumption is meaningless and the results may be the same until the procrastination is really improved. Regarding the reason behind my situation, I think it has three possible factors in leading to procrastination. Firstly,the psychological feeling of more time left and more efficiency before deadline, so this hypothesis misleads myself prefer to stay in the comfort zone instead of doing the work. Secondly, too much stress from study and life could make me want to escape from the torturing homework, so I will find other irrelevant things to occupy the time. Lastly, the influence of other classmates who do not work on their assignments on time as well account for the procrastination.I would assume that we all in the same shoes and make an excuse for delay. This phenomenon is really common in life and I should make a gre at determination to conquer the huge impacts from procrastination.打倒拖延症:改掉这些坏习惯就行Our daily life is full of unproductive habits and rituals thatwe execute– whether on a conscious or unconscious level. This makes us less efficient and productive than we could potentially be. Here are some unproductive habits that you should let go:在日常生活中,不管我们有没有察觉到,都存在一些影响工作效率的坏习惯。
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Do you always not be able to get out of your bed?Do you always put off your important work ter and later?Have you ever stayed up late to do your homework or prepared for tomorrow’s exams?If you often do such things like these,maybe you have had the procrastination.1.What is procratination?2.Reasons for procrastination3.Negative effects of procrastination4.How to overcome procrastination1.Basically,procratination is the act of putting off essential tasks until a later time. And,it usually results from great stress and anxiety.Maybe everyone has experienced the following psychological changesAt first,when we receive a essential task, a deadline is set,maybe there is one week until the assignment is handed in.Then,we will own the false sence of security that we have a plenty of time.But,as time gose by,we will talk to ourselves,for example,”I will get started soon or I only work well under pressure.” At last,panic and stress is really coming.And,at that time,maybe you will say:”Oh,no!the assighment should be handed in tomorrow!” These are all the performance of procrastination.2.why we suffer from procrastination?There are 4 simple reasons as follows:Firstly,the task seems too hard for us to do.secondly,our free time is unavailable until the weekend,thirdly,we are lack of knowlegdes and skills.Besides,we don’t want to make a mistake until we’re sure it’s right.At last,the fear everyone will know we made a mistake will also cause procrastination.However,There are also 3 complex reasons for procrastination that we can’t ignore. The first reason is perfectionism.The person who is a perfectionist,maybe think that if i can’t do it right. I don’t do it at all.The second reason is the hostility to assignments or leaders,if we are hostile to our essential task.we will refuse to take our best efforts to finish the task out of spite.The last reason is low self-evaluation,it will minimize our abilities.3.What is negative effects of procrastination.To my mind,missing deadline is the most serious consequence of procrastination.And the quality of our work may suffer,especially if it’s done at the last minite.At the same time ,it can add to our stress levels and affect our life outside work.,such as letting ourselves down ,not achieving our full potential and so on.4.By the way, Do you know what percentage of people procrastinate?It’s a surprising number.95%.So,what can we do to overcome procrastination.There are some helpful tips:Write down our tasks in visible place with their due dates.Make the tasks look easy in our mind.Break the task in several parts.Modify your environment to encourage accomplishing the task.Tell your family or friends about your goal.They will motivate you along the way. Reward for yourself for a job well done.That’s all,thank you for your listening。
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2.以“procrastination”(拖延症)为题,写一篇120字以上的英语作文Procrastination means delaying huge and important deals on uncertain time because of out of understanding how we must to do it.As we know, to spot and to focus on some problem we hadbeen solved it on 50% already. There are many ways to fix this behavior, and I want to tell about some good ideas which helped me. The most known management theory called «Eating Frogs»,the main idea is to do most difficult and unpleasant deals at first, without thinking how - just do it. When you have eaten such frog, (means have done unpleasant deal) you feel powerful sense of satisfaction. This sense is very important motivation, like a real narcotic. After that you will be depend on. Another way to do huge deals is dividing on small and clear for done parts. It called «To eat an Elephant».。
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TED演讲英文文稿Procrastination/ prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/(拖延症) 00:11So in college, I was a government major(主修行政管理专业的学生), which means I had to write a lot of papers. Now, when a normal student writes a paper, they might spread the work out a little(一点点地展开工作) like this. So, you know --00:25you get started(=start) maybe a little slowly, but you get enough done in the first week that, with some heavier(=busier) days later on(infml后来), everything gets done, things stay civil/ˈsɪvl/(文明的).00:33(Laughter/ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/笑声)00:34And I would want to do that like that. That would be the plan. I would have it all ready to go, but then, actually, the paper would come along(出现), and then I would kind of(用于表示不确定,“有点,可以这么说”) do this.00:45(Laughter)00:47And that would happen every single paper.00:50But then came my 90-page senior thesis(/ˈθi:sɪs/毕业论文), a paper you're supposed to spend a year on. And I knew for a paper like that, my normal work flow(工作流程) was not an option(/ˈɒpʃn/选择). It was way(used with prep or adv.非常) too big a project. So I plannedthings out(精心安排,筹划), and I decided I kind of had to go something like this. This is how the year would go. So I'd start off(开始) light(ad.轻松地), and I'd bump it up(to increase sth.) in the middle months, and then at the end, I would kick it up into high gear(/gɪə(r)/全力冲刺) just like a little staircase. How hard could it be to walk up the stairs? No big deal(没什么大不了的), right? 01:22But then, the funniest thing happened. Those first few months? They came and went, and I couldn't quite(=really) do stuff /stʌf/. So we had an awesome(/ˈɔːsəm/very good) new revised(/rɪˈvaɪz/改变,调整) plan.01:30(Laughter)01:31And then --01:32(Laughter)01:34But then those middle months actually went by, and I didn't really write words, and so we were here. And then two months turned into one month, which turned into two weeks. And one day I woke up with three days until(在…之前) the deadline, still not having written a word, and so I did the only thing I could: I wrote 90 pages over 72 hours, pulling not one but two all-nighters -- humans are not supposed to pull two all-nighters(开两晚夜车) – sprinted(/sprɪnt/飞跑,冲刺) across campus(/ˈkæmpəs/校园), dove(dive,扑向,冲向) in slow motion(/ˈməʊʃn/移动,运动), and got it in(--manage to do sth.) just at the deadline.02:10I thought that was the end of everything. But a week later I get a call, and it's the school. And they say, "Is this Tim Urban?" And I say, "Yeah." And they say, "We need to talk about your thesis(/ˈθi:sɪs/毕业论文)." And I say, "OK." And they say, "It's the best one we've ever seen." 02:28(Laughter)02:31(Applause/əˈplɔ:z/掌声)02:35That did not happen.02:37(Laughter)02:39It was a very, very bad thesis.02:42(Laughter)02:44I just wanted to enjoy that one moment when all of you thought, "This guy is amazing!"02:50(Laughter)02:51No, no, it was very, very bad. Anyway(不管怎么说), today I'm a writer-blogger guy. I write the blog Wait But Why. And a couple of years ago, I decided to write about procrastination(/prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/拖延症). My behavior has always perplexed(/pəˈpleks/使迷惑) the non-procrastinators(/proʊˈkræs.tə.neɪɚ/拖延者) around me, and I wanted to explain to the non-procrastinators of the world what goes on in the heads of procrastinators, and why we are the way we are. Now, I had a hypothesis(/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/假设) that the brains of procrastinators were actually different than the brains of other people. And to test this, I found an MRI(核磁共振成像) lab that actually let me scan(/skæn/扫描) both my brain and the brain of a proven non-procrastinator, so I could compare them. I actually brought them here to show you today. I want you to take a look carefully to see if you can notice a difference. I know that if you're not a trained brain expert, it's not that(=so) obvious(/ˈɒbviəs /明显的), but just take a look, OK? So here's the brain of a non-procrastinator.03:42(Laughter)03:45Now ... here's my brain.03:49(Laughter)03:54There is a difference. Both brains have a Rational(/ˈræʃnəl /理智的) Decision-Maker in them, but the procrastinator's brain also has an Instant Gratification(/ˌgrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/满足) Monkey. Now, what does this mean for the procrastinator? Well, it means everything's fine until this happens.04:08[This is a perfect time to get some work done.] [Nope!]04:11So the Rational Decision-Maker will make the rational decision to do something productive(/prəˈd ʌktɪv /富有成效的), but the Monkey doesn't like that plan, so he actually takes the wheel(/wi:l /方向盘), and he says, "Actually, let's read the entire(/ɪnˈtaɪə(r)/整个,全部) Wikipedia(维基百科) page of the Nancy Kerrigan/ Tonya Harding scandal(/ˈskændl/丑闻), because I justremembered that that happened.04:27(Laughter)04:28Then --04:29(Laughter)04:30Then we're going to go over to the fridge(/frɪdʒ/冰箱), to see if there's anything new in there since 10 minutes ago. After that, we're going to go on a YouTube spiral(/ˈspaɪrəl /) that starts with videos of Richard Feynman talking about magnets(/ˈmægnət/磁铁) and ends much, much later with us watching interviews with Justin Bieber's mom.04:46(Laughter)04:48"All of that's going to take a while, so we're not going to really have room on the schedule for any work today. Sorry!"04:54(Sigh/saɪ/叹气)04:57Now, what is going on here? The Instant Gratification Monkey does not seem like a guy you want behind the wheel. He lives entirely(=completely) in the present moment. He has no memory of the past, no knowledge of the future, and he only cares about two things: easy and fun.05:15Now, in the animal world, that works fine. If you're a dog and you spend your whole life doingnothing other than(除了) easy and fun things, you're a huge success!05:24 (Laughter)05:26And to the Monkey, humans are just another animal species(/ˈspi:ʃi:z/物种). You have to keep well-slept, well-fed and propagating(/ˈprɒpəgeɪt/繁衍) into the next generation, which in tribal(/ˈtraɪbl/部落的) times(时代) might have worked OK. But, if you haven't noticed, now we're not in tribal times. We're in an advanced civilization(/ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/文明), and the Monkey does not know what that is. Which is why we have another guy in our brain, the Rational Decision-Maker, who gives us the ability to do things no other animal can do. We can visualize(/ˈv ɪʒuəlaɪz/设想) the future. We can see the big picture. We can make long-term plans. And he wants to take all of that into account/əˈkaʊnt/(把…考虑在内). And he wants to just have us do whatever makes sense(有意义,合理) to be doing right now. Now, sometimes it makes sense to be doing things that are easy and fun, like when you're having dinner or going to bed or enjoying well-earned leisure(/ˈleʒə(r)/闲暇) time. That's why there's anoverlap(/ˌəʊvəˈlæp/重叠). Sometimes they agree(一致). But other times, it makes much more sense to be doing things that are harder and less pleasant, for the sake of(为了,因为) the big picture. And that's when we have a conflict. And for the procrastinator, that conflict tends to end a certain way every time, leaving him spending a lot of time in this orange zone(/zəʊn/区域), an easy and fun place that's entirely out of the Makes Sense circle. I call it the Dark Playground. 06:41 (Laughter)06:42Now, the Dark Playground is a place that all of you procrastinators out there know very well. It's休闲活动) happen at times(=sometimes) when leisure activities are not supposed to be happening. The fun you have in the Dark Playground isn't actually fun, because it's completely unearned(不应得的), and the air is filled with guilt, dread(/dred/忧虑,恐惧), anxiety(/æŋˈzaɪəti/焦虑), self-hatred(/ˈheɪtrɪd/自我憎恨) -- all of those good procrastinator feelings. And the question is, in this situation, with the Monkey behind the wheel, how does the procrastinator ever get himself over here to this blue zone, a less pleasant place, but where really important things happen?07:16Well, turns out the procrastinator has a 守护天使), someone who's always looking down on(俯瞰) him and watching over(照看) him in his darkest moments -- someone called the Panic(/ˈpænɪk/恐慌) Monster(怪物).07:27 (Laughter)07:33Now, the Panic Monster is dormant(/ˈdɔ:mənt/蛰伏的) most of the time, but he suddenly wakes up anytime a deadline gets too close or there's danger of public embarrassment(/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/难堪), a career disaster or some other scary(/ˈskeəri/使人恐慌的) consequence(/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/结果).非常害怕). Now, he became very relevant(/ˈreləvənt/密切相关的) in my life pretty(=quite) recently, because the peopleof TED reached out to me(=contact联系到我) about six months ago and invited me to do a TED Talk.08:00 (Laughter)08:06Now, of course, I said yes. It's always been a dream of mine to have done a TED Talk in the past. 08:11 (Laughter)08:15(Applause) But in the middle of all this excitement, the Rational Decision-Maker seemed to have something else on his mind. He was saying, "Are we clear on what we just accepted? Do we get what's going to be now happening one day in the future? We need to sit down and work on this right now." And the Monkey said, "Totally agree, but let's just open Google Earth and zoom in(拉近镜头向上) for two and a half hours till we get to the top of the country, so we can get a better feel(总体印象) for India."08:48 (Laughter)08:54 So that's what we did that day.08:55 (Laughter)08:59As six months turned into four and then two and then one, the people of TED decided to release(/rɪˈli:s/公布) the speakers. And I opened up the website, and there was my face staringright back at me. And guess who woke up?09:12 (Laughter)09:16So the Panic Monster starts losing his mind(发疯,抓狂), and a few seconds later, the whole system's in mayhem(/ˈmeɪhem/混乱).09:21 (Laughter)09:26And the Monkey -- remember, he's terrified of the Panic Monster – boom(吼叫), he's up the tree! And finally, finally, the Rational Decision-Maker can take the wheel and I can start working on the talk.09:36Now, the Panic Monster explains all kinds of pretty insane(/ɪnˈseɪn/疯狂的,精神失常的) procrastinator behavior, like how someone like me could spend two weeks unable to start the opening sentence of a paper, and then miraculously(/mɪ'rækjələslɪ/奇迹般地) find the职业操守) to stay up all night and write eight pages. And this entire situation, with the three characters -- this is the procrastinator's system. It's not pretty, but in the end, it works. This is what I decided to write about on the blog a couple of years ago.10:08When I did, I was amazed by the response. Literally(/ˈlɪtərəli/毫不夸张地) thousands of emails came in, from all different kinds of people from all over the world, doing all different kinds ofthings. These are people who were nurses, bankers, painters, engineers and lots and lots of PhD students.10:23 (Laughter)10:25And they were all writing, saying the same thing: "I have this problem too." But what struck(strike 打动,触动) me was the contrast(/ˈkɑntræst /差异,悬殊) between the lighttone(/təʊn/语气) of the post(a piece of writing that forms part of a blog) and the heaviness of these emails. These people were writing with intense(/ɪnˈtens/强烈的) frustration(/frʌˈstreɪʃn/挫败) about what procrastination had done to their lives, about what this Monkey had done to them. And I thought about this, and I said, well, if the procrastinator's system works, then what's going on? Why are all of these people in such a dark place?10:54Well, it turns out that there's two kinds of procrastination. Everything I've talked about today, the examples I've given, they all have deadlines. And when there's deadlines, the effects of procrastination are contained(/kənˈteɪn/控制) to the short term because the Panic Monster gets involved(介入). But there's a second kind of procrastination that happens in situations when there is no deadline. So if you wanted a career where you're a self-starter(主动做事的人) -- something in the arts, something entrepreneurial(/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːriəl/创业的) -- there's no deadlines on those things at first, because nothing's happening, not until you've gone out and done the hard work to get momentum(/məˈmentəm/推动力), get things going. There's also all kinds of important thingsoutside of your career that don't involve any deadlines, like seeing your family or exercising and taking care of your health, working on your relationship or getting out of a relationship that isn't working.11:38Now if the procrastinator's only mechanism(/ˈmekənɪzəm/行为方式) of doing these hard things is the Panic Monster, that's a problem, because in all of these non-deadline situations, the Panic Monster doesn't show up. He has nothing to wake up for, so the effects of procrastination, they'renot contained; they just 扩及,波及) outward(向外地) forever. And it's this明显的) and much less talked about than the funnier, short-term deadline-based kind. It's usually suffered quietly and privately(/'praɪvətlɪ/私下地). And it can be the source of a huge amount of long-term unhappiness, and regrets(后悔). And I thought, that's why those people are emailing, and that's急匆匆地做,突击学习) some project. It's that long-term procrastination has made them feel like aspectator(/spekˈteɪtə(r)/旁观者), at times(=sometimes), in their own lives. The frustration(/frʌˈstreɪʃn/挫败) is not that they couldn't achieve their dreams; it's that they weren't even able to start chasing(chase/tʃeɪs/追寻) them.12:35So I read these emails and I had a little bit of an epiphany(/ɪ'pɪfəni/顿悟,突然明白) -- that I don't think non-procrastinators exist. That's right -- I think all of you are procrastinators. Now,you might not all be a mess(/mes/一团糟的人,看上去邋遢的人), like some of us,12:52 (Laughter)12:53and some of you may have a healthy relationship with deadlines, but remember: the Monkey's sneakiest(/ˈsni:ki/偷偷摸摸地) trick(/trɪk /诡计,花招) is when the deadlines aren't there.13:02Now, I want to show you one last thing. I call this a Life Calendar. That's one box for every week of a 90-year life. That's not that(=so) many boxes, especially since we've already used a bunch(/费劲地) look at that calendar(/ˈkælɪndə(r)/日程表). We need to think about what we're really procrastinating on, because everyone is procrastinating on something in life. We need to stay aware of(注意到…存在)the Instant Gratification Monkey. That's a job for all of us. And because there's not that many boxes on there, it's a job that should probably start today.13:44 Well, maybe not today, but ...13:47 (Laughter)13:48 You know. Sometime soon.Where Does the Time Go---- A Great Big WorldWhere does the time go时间都去哪了I don't want this to end 我不想就这样结束Where does the time go时间都去哪了Let's hang on to the moment we're in 让我们活在当下----- to hold sth. tightlyOf all the things we will remember 那些我们会记住的事情The good the bad and all the blessings in disguise(/ dɪsˈgaɪz /n.假装) 有的好,有的坏,有的是虚假的祝福Today will stick with me forever 我会永远记住今天to stay close to sb.Even if we have to say goodbye 就算我们要各奔东西Where does the time goI keep losing track/ træk / 我总是迷失方向directionWhere does the time goWe're too young to get lost looking back 我们还是太年轻,才会迷失在过去Life doesn't always give us answers 生活不会总是给出正确的答案Some dots they won't connect until the years go by多年以后,那些人才会明白那些事吧(connect dots 理清头绪,琢磨出答案) If we're not meant to be together 如果我们以后不会在一起了be meant to do sth. 注定要做某事Someday we'll know the reasons why 总有一天,我们也会明白为什么Of all the things we will remember那些我们会记住的事情The good the bad and all the blessings in disguise有的好,有的坏,有的是虚假的祝福Today will stick with me forever我会永远记住今天Even if we have to say goodbye就算我们要各奔东西Where does the time go 时间都去哪了I don't want this to end我不想这样结束Where does the time go时间都去哪了Let's hang on to the moment we're in让我们活在当下Welcome To Download !!!欢迎您的下载,资料仅供参考!。