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Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D. is an associate professor of psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, where he specializes in the study of procrastination. See full bio

Student newspaper's top pick: Top 10 most addictive Web sites

Students' choice for the 10 most addictive Web sites

Exhausted person at computer screenThe student newspaper for the University of South Carolina published a list of the top 10 Web sites for students looking to get rid of some end-of-term stress.

As Ellen Meder (Assistant Mix Editor) wrote, "Okay, fine. This list isn't about stress relief, it's about nothing other than procrastination. It's simple: You don't want to do your work, and these top addictive Web sites simply won't let you." Here's the story - "Top 10 most addictive Web sites"

My advice for students who may be reading this blog entry - don't go there!

Read this short piece about Giving in to Feel Good instead - and pass it along to your friends.

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The end of the semester is not the time to procrastinate. In fact, procrastination may be why you're feeling so much stress now. If you really want a break to renew your commitment to your work, read this entry too about procrastination and guilt. Ok, if you absolutely must put things off just a little more, then you'll get a smile with this short video . . . Procrastination Is . . .

Now that you've had your break and figured out your procrastination, back to your books!

Good luck on your exams!



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