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How do you stop procrastinating?
I have a hard time keeping up with school work because of my extracurricular activities. Though I'm only doing 2-3 extracurricular activities, I'm still finding myself doing no work and just laying in bed. I can't really find a way to motivate myself to do better.
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Wodala’s Answer
Congratulations on acknowledging that you're a Procrastinator - that's a crucial first move! Consider using a planner or a schedule to visualize your tasks, which can help prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. Aim to limit yourself to two extracurricular activities per day to maintain balance.
Remember to be kind to yourself, continually encourage yourself, and repeat positive affirmations daily. Jot down your short-term and long-term goals for clarity. Once you've completed a task, reward yourself as a form of positive reinforcement. Concentrate on one task at a time, ensuring you finish it before moving onto the next one.
Never forget, even if you don't manage to achieve a certain task, you're in full control of your life. Take things one step at a time and remember, you're capable of achieving greatness! Connect with peers who share similar interests or who juggle multiple activities like you. Ask them how they balance their academic responsibilities with their extracurricular activities. You're on the right path, keep going!
Remember to be kind to yourself, continually encourage yourself, and repeat positive affirmations daily. Jot down your short-term and long-term goals for clarity. Once you've completed a task, reward yourself as a form of positive reinforcement. Concentrate on one task at a time, ensuring you finish it before moving onto the next one.
Never forget, even if you don't manage to achieve a certain task, you're in full control of your life. Take things one step at a time and remember, you're capable of achieving greatness! Connect with peers who share similar interests or who juggle multiple activities like you. Ask them how they balance their academic responsibilities with their extracurricular activities. You're on the right path, keep going!
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Karen’s Answer
Good you are asking for help because that's a great first step. Think about what motivates you to do things -- especially things you might not like to do. Is it a little treat like ice cream or candy or knowing that when you finish the task you will have a certain amount of time to do what you enjoy?
Keep a list of what needs to be done each day and cross off each item as you complete it. Remind yourself how you've made improvements in not putting important things off and set a goal to remove the label "procrastinator" in the way you describe yourself.
With every good wish.
Keep a list of what needs to be done each day and cross off each item as you complete it. Remind yourself how you've made improvements in not putting important things off and set a goal to remove the label "procrastinator" in the way you describe yourself.
With every good wish.
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Jeiana’s Answer
As someone that has heavily procrastinated from high school, to college, and has now gotten better at the habit in grad school, I'd like to say what worked for me. Although I didn't have that many extracurricular activities going on in my life at the time, I did have other obligations to fulfil. What worked for me and what hopefully works for you is to get a planner or even a piece of paper and start writing down exactly everything you have to do throughout the day and through the week. Write down the time that you would dedicate to participating in those activities and write down the time that you would dedicate to doing your homework. I know that making and writing your schedule daily is tiresome, however this is the first step towards creating consistency, and training your brain and body in having a set schedule which is key towards eliminating procrastination. I wish you the best in overcoming this habit.