I need to write a paper/create a project for class. How can I stop procrastinating????
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Well, get off the internet for one...
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You could write a tale about a boy who procrastinated and how he learned not to do that in the future. Good luck with this, and remember to check your spelling.
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Whenever I am procrastinating (which is more frequently than I would care to admit) I find it best to take the easiest, least drudge-like task and tackle it first. So start with an outline to the papers, write your name, your professors name leave a blank for the title, Section it off into sections reading "thesis statement", introductory paragraph etc. It' sjust easier that way. Ok, this said, I will now get a start on my two papers that are due on Thursday! Thanks for the reminder. (And by the way your thoughts aren't useless :)
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Me too! Make a time schedule for yourself and block out hours of the day to do things. Give yourself more time than you think you need to complete assignments. That should help. Also, find out how you focus: do you like constant background noise or no noise at all. That should help.I have ADHD and working with a consistent backgroud noise works for me.
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Just do the feared things first and delegate the rest. There is nothing bad about procrastination! You just have to learn to procrastinate well.\n\nFeared things first.\nFirst things second\nSecond things moved up\nFun things last\n\nWork to appreciate and value play.\nRemember the only way to eat an Elephant is one bite at a time!\nIt breaks down to a daily discipline
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I have found the most effective antidote to procrastination is to have a person or a team to whom you are directly accountable. This is very common in a professional setting and naturally very effective. In an academic setting, it is easy to find ourselves alone where no one else has anything to lose by our procrastination. When this has presented itself as a problem for me, I have enlisted the help of a friend who was willing to be my 'boss' by insisting that I check in regularly with a schedule and reports of my progress. In my case, I could do the same thing for her with something she was having a tough time finding the self-motivation for. \n\nEach of us are then forced to prioritize a list of what needs doing and come up with our own due dates. Even though we each play the role of 'boss' to one another, we are really building a very healthy habit of getting our work done earlier.\n\nThe danger, of course, is if both of us hit a wall at the same time. It is very important that there is a mechanism which requires regular contact. So, perhaps in addition to a daily email or phone call (which can easily be put off) make a point to have a weekly or bi-weekly lunch meeting say. \n\nIt is amazing how much of your capability you can unlock when you yeild the discomfort of admitting how far behind you are. It is just too easy to tell our friends that all is well. Try asking for help, chances are your friend could use a hand too.
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First things first. I personally do my things according to how important the thing/project is. Then I go one at a time with a faster pace - fast enough not to make mistakes otherwise, I have to redo it and it is obviously a waste of time already spent. Everything is important so make a list of the ones thats due sooner. Make A to do list and check them out soon as you are done. Just calm down and focus.
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Try writing in a journal. Talk when you need to (you'll be miserable if you try not to talk), but write in a journal or diary each day, about anything...what happened at school, who you hung out with, a poem that you read (if you like reading)\n It's relaxing to write sometimes, and it's very enjoyable to read what you wrote months before.
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I soooo hear you on this one. I'm in University and I'm a procrastinator to the core. I don't know if this will help you or not but, I got a laptop for my birthday this year, and now that I can sit on the couch and be comfortable (and I like being in the midst of noise too) I find it much easier to get work done. I think you just have to find a place where you can be comfortable, and know what time of day you work best at (I way prefer nights to mornings). Also, drinking water works better than caffeine. Good luck to you!
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I could give you a hard time about procrastinating, but I've been there and done that myself. The link below has hundreds of ideas. The second link is specifically about doing surveys of human behavior. \n\nHowever, if you have so little time, and no money, I would suggest the easiest and fastest way to do a project is to construct a survey. I did a survey one time for a college class on earthquake awareness in a community that was in a major earthquake zone. I only surveyed about 20 people, but the results were quite interesting. What you survey about is up to you and what you are interested in, but if you live in an area that has earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tsunami's, volcanos, or even West Nile Virus, AIDS, etc. you can survey people about their awareness of the problem, ask them what precautions they have taken, why they choose to live in a hazardous area (or engage in hazardous activity), or whatever applies. It can be done fast and will turn out as well as you are clever in asking interesting questions, best of all it costs nothing.  You will have to do some research about the problem, but the libary can save you here. Also, you can make charts and graphs of your survey answers if you ask some multiple choice questions. Good luck.
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You need to read it, say it, highlight it.  That way you are using every part of your brain.  Plus going to class also helps!
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terrible, terrible procrastination method....\ni'll answer this question tomorrow
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You can start by doing the simplest homework assignment (that's usually my method). However, if your case is that ALL of your assignments are back-breaking and time-consuming, then start with whichever first and get it over with.\n\nThe thing to keep in mind is just to get started, `cause it will get a little easier/faster/better as you move along.\n\nStudying-wise... make sure there are no distractions (computers, phone, social interactions, etc.) and set up - at least - an hour or so to study your material.\n\nJust rememember (and I got this from "The Art of Happiness at Work"): it is NOT impossible. Sure, it will perhaps take longer than you would like - staying up late, drinking a couple of more cups of coffee, etc. - but it will pay off in due time.\n\nTake care!
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Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task which needs to be accomplished. This can lead to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, depression and self-doubt among students. Procrastination has a high potential for painful consequences. It interferes with the academic and personal success of students.\n\n\nHow to Overcome Procrastination:\n\nRecognize self-defeating problems such as; fear and anxiety, difficulty concentrating, poor time management, indecisiveness and perfectionism. \nIdentify your own goals, strengths and weaknesses, values and priorities. \nCompare your actions with the values you feel you have. Are your values consistent with your actions? \nDiscipline yourself to use time wisely: Set priorities. \nStudy in small blocks instead of long time periods. For example, you will accomplish more if you study/work in 60 minute blocks and take frequent 10 minute breaks in between, than if you study/work for 2-3 hours straight, with no breaks. Reward yourself after you complete a task. \nMotivate yourself to study: Dwell on success, not on failure. Try to study in small groups. Break large assignments into small tasks. Keep a reminder schedule and checklist. \nSet realistic goals. \nModify your environment: Eliminate or minimize noise/ distraction. Ensure adequate lighting. Have necessary equipment at hand. Don't waste time going back and forth to get things. Don't get too comfortable when studying. A desk and straight-backed chair is usually best (a bed is no place to study). Be neat! Take a few minutes to straighten your desk. This can help to reduce day-dreaming. \n\n\nStudy Skills Self-help Information:\nhttp://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
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the more you procrastinate the worse it gets. Get it done now. Not in 5 mins, not in an hour, not in a day, not in a week. NOW!!! otherwise your problem will keep getting worse
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First, get off of Yahoo answers! it's the ultimate procrastination site. See, i'm procrastinating myself right now!\n\nNext, take assessing your work as a job itself, and break it into short tasks that you can accomplish one step at a time.\n\nThen, start with the first task (assessing your work), and promise yourself a break after you do it. Limit your break time, but do something you enjoy between tasks, even if it's just watching tv for half an hour, or going on yahoo answers for 15 minutes ;)\n\nThen do the next task, and take another short break. etc...\n\nThis way, you keep on getting things done, and you still have some fun (or at least something less miserable) to look forward to throughout the day/evening, even if you do have a lot of work to do.\n\ngood luck!
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Some of the things you can do to improve your grades is to rewrite your notes after class (sometimes) and review the material for a few minutes every day.  It's surprising what you can remember by doing that, even if it's just for 5 minutes or so every night.  Also, study in groups whenever you get the chance.  When you set up a time to study with others, you're less likely to procrastinate, and you're more likely to remember the material.  Be sure to visit your professors during their office hours, too.  I hope some of this helps, and good luck with your grades.