Stop Waiting, Start Passing: Why Civil Engineers Procrastinate

Stop Waiting, Start Passing: Why Civil Engineers Procrastinate

Every one of us is guilty of procrastinating on our exam prep. Whether it’s just “a little bit” or “a lot” is not the problem — the cost of it to our career is. But the good news? It’s beatable! 💪 👇

In this episode, Mark Oakeson jumps back on the show to help us unpack the real reasons we drag our feet when it comes to studying for our exam.

We’re not here to beat you up about it – we’ve been there. 😅 Instead, we’re here to dig into what’s actually happening behind the scenes, and why it shows up the most when you’re chasing a big goal like the FE or PE.

From the science behind procrastination to the sneaky habits that make it worse all the way to the practical strategies to help you move past it and finally build momentum, we break it all down.

So, whether you’re putting off taking your exam, dreading those study sessions, or just stuck in neutral after a failed attempt, this one’s going to feel like a much-needed kick in the pants (in the best way possible 😉).

Hit play to stop waiting and start passing. 👍


🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:

  • The Science-Based Reason Why You Procrastinate (And It's Not 'Laziness')
  • Is Your Fear of Failure Causing You to Procrastinate?
  • Why Your Long To-Do List is Another Form of Procrastination
  • Why Perfectionism = Procrastination in Disguise
  • A Simple Way to Reduce Procrastination in Your Exam Prep on Your Own
  • How Accountability From Others Makes You Not Procrastinate
  • The (Big) Role of Active Studying in Your Exam Prep
  • The 5-Minute Rule to Beat Procrastination Bit by Bit
  • Finding Your Own Anti-Procrastination System
  • Why You Procrastinate More After a Fail…And How to Reframe Failure
  • The Single Best Method to Overcome Procrastination in Your Prep


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