Career questions tagged procrastination


How did you overcome a raging procrastination habit?
After covid, procrastination became my best friend and I have yet to overcome it. I'm trying to get rid of it before I got off to college. Any tips?

How can I stop procrastinating and stay on top of my work while studying to become a pediatric nurse I know nursing school comes with a heavy workload, and I want to develop better time management skills now instead of constantly cramming at the last minute. Are there any strategies or habits that have actually worked for other students or professionals in high-pressure fields??
I’m a freshman in college finishing my second semester. For as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with procrastination. No matter how much time I have, I always end up waiting until the last minute—if something is due on Sunday, I won’t start until 6 PM that day. I’ve tried different strategies, like locking my phone away or listening to classical music to help me focus, but nothing ever seems to stick. I really want to break this habit before I get into the nursing program because I know I won’t have time to procrastinate once I’m there. If there’s anything that has truly worked for others, I would really appreciate the advice.

What are some ways I could get ahead in life?
For example, what could I do to... - have more discipline - improve my focus and study habits -better my money management -stay consistent -make intelligent choices -get tasks done when they need to get done. -further my education - get more streams of income

How to deal with being overwhelmed and procrastination in University ?
Hi, I'm a university student, currently taking foundation courses. All my coursework are assignments and essays based. I find that when I think of an assignment that I have to do, I think that the assignment is too difficult and that it will take hours for me to complete it. When I finally get the courage to sit down and do it (usually assisted with a friend or because the deadline is literally in an hour or in minutes), I realize it's not that bad, sometimes I even enjoy it. I just want to learn how to get over that hurdle of being overwhelmed and to cease the thoughts that make the coursework bigger than it actually is.

How do you keep yourself from losing motivation?
I've noticed that every time I go on break I lose motivation. Despite having a lot of time to get things done I still procrastinate. How can I stop this?

When did you guys realize procrastination was something getting in the way of your life.?
When did you guys realize procrastination was something getting in the way of your life.

How do you limit procrastination?
I think this has been an issue tons of people have because procrastination makes us lose some big opportunities. What are some tips that could help out with procrastination and increase my motivation to work?

Will video games affect my future?
I play 4-6 hours a day of League of Legends.

How to motivate yourself/others for hunting for scholarships.
I have a tendency to overload myself and find myself short on energy when I have the few breaks to work on scholarships. #procrastination #motivation

What are some basic plans I need to have for college when I get there?
Food plans? Going out? Eliminating procrastination. Transportation? Living place? Making friends? #plans #college #procrastination #goingout #basics

How can I stay on top of work?
I get all my work done but I have a ton of stress because I don't do it until the last minute. #procrastination

How can I master Time Management?
I have always been a giant procrastinator and I've deduced that the only way to succeed in college is to have good time management. #collegefreshman #success #procrastination

What can I do to help stop my procrastination?
I procrastinate alot and its a very bad habit, what will help me to be on task?#badstudent #procrastination #tryingtodobetter #personal-development #time-management

How do I not get overwhelmed during my freshman year of college?
During college I will have a lot more freedom and responsibilities, so what can I do to help lower my stress level? Also, how do you prevent procrastination? #stress-management #procrastination

What are some tips on not procrastinating on your work?
I am very guilty of waiting until the last minute to do assignments. #procrastination #needtogetaheadofthegame #struggle

What are some tips to keep oneself motivated in their studies?
There are days that I feel soo lazy that I don't want to read or do my assignments. I procrastinate too much. #procrastination #focus #reachmygoal

How do you focus and manage your time wisely?
It's very hard to focus, even though it's quiet. I easily get bored. It's also hard to manage your time. I always procrastinate. #studying-tips #focusing #procrastination

How do you stay motivated?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school. And I know that it is EXTERMELY early for me already to lack motivation, but I'm taking all these hard AP/IB classes that have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO with what I want to be when I'm older. So I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to stay motivated because God knows I have a lot more schooling to get through! #medicine #school #pre-med #college-student #high-school-students #pre-medicine #procrastination