Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend of racing in the Circle City!
Mark your calendars for Friday, August 11th, as NASCAR's CRAFTSMAN Truck Series TSport 200 and the ARCA Menards Series Reese's 200 make a triumphant return to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. It's a double dose of racing excitement as these premier series take the spotlight on the same night, promising non-stop action and fierce competition under the Friday night lights. But the thrills don't end there! On Saturday, August 12th, brace yourself for the heart-pounding Twin 25's, where the National Pavement Midget Championship drivers will battle it out in a pair of 25-lap, high-intensity feature races. Who will emerge victorious and seize the opportunity for a big pay day? Don't miss this electrifying weekend of racing as we gear up for NASCAR's spectacular return to IRP. Grab your tickets now and join us in celebrating the roaring engines, breathtaking speed, and the pure joy of motorsports! See you there! CONNER PRAIRIE TAKES TO THE SKIES!
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What Is Procrastination?
Putting off tasks we don't enjoy is common, despite the consequences
By Kendra Cherry
Updated on November 14, 2022
Procrastination is the act of delaying or putting off tasks until the last minute, or past their deadline. Some researchers define procrastination as a "form of self-regulation failure characterized by the irrational delay of tasks despite potentially negative consequences."
According to Joseph Ferrari, a professor of psychology at DePaul University in Chicago and author of "Still Procrastinating: The No Regret Guide to Getting It Done," around 20% of U.S. adults are chronic procrastinators.
No matter how well-organized and committed you are, chances are that you have found yourself frittering away hours on trivial pursuits (watching TV, updating your Facebook status, shopping online) when you should have been spending that time on work or school-related projects.
Whether you're putting off finishing a project for work, avoiding homework assignments, or ignoring household chores, procrastination can have a major impact on your job, your grades, and your life.
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According to Joseph Ferrari, a professor of psychology at DePaul University in Chicago and author of "Still Procrastinating: The No Regret Guide to Getting It Done," around 20% of U.S. adults are chronic procrastinators.
No matter how well-organized and committed you are, chances are that you have found yourself frittering away hours on trivial pursuits (watching TV, updating your Facebook status, shopping online) when you should have been spending that time on work or school-related projects.
Whether you're putting off finishing a project for work, avoiding homework assignments, or ignoring household chores, procrastination can have a major impact on your job, your grades, and your life.
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