How can I buckle down and stop procrastinating ?

I've always been a good student but since I have been in college I have been procrastinating like crazy ! I mean I always get stuff done and do it well but I'm doing it under pressure and feel frenzied. Right now I have 3 papers and 2 projects due between Nov. 28- Dec.5 plus exams and other homework I'm in the library now saying I'll do 40 minutes than mess around for 20 but, I just can't help but, to loose interest.





How do you all keep yourselves on track ?

How can I buckle down and stop procrastinating ?
As a college student who does all of her work from home, I can honestly say that I find myself in the same situation frequently. I have so many things that can prevent me from studying; TV, Video Games, heck...even just knowing that I have the internet and can surf around rather than study.





The way I keep myself studying instead of procrastinating is by turning off my wi-fi switch on my lap-top, listening to my IPod so I don't get tempted to turn on the TV, and reminding myself that my video games will be there tomorrow and I don't get graded on how well I play Final Fantasy (boy do I wish I did. lol) or any other game.





Sounds kinda simple, but it really isn't. You have to set your mind to your studies and it's can be very difficult at times. Sometimes it helps to take breaks though. I tend to break once every 2 hours or so (depending on how much work I have for the day) and go do something else for atleast a half hour, anything from doing my dishes to eating to watching an episode of Full House or something. Anything that's different from your studies so that not only does your brain get a little break, but your body does too. Don't over-indulge with the breaks though by getting involved in something that you can't finish within that half hour.





Also, if you smoke, take 5 minutes an hour to go outside, smoke, and enjoy nature. Even if you generally smoke inside, go outside because the vibrant colors and imagery will renew your mind and spirit.





Hope this works as well for you as it does for me.
Reply:Been there, done that and understand 100%.





This may sound crazy, but have you considered that you have ADD (or ADHD). I didn't find out that I had it until after college, but after finding out, it helped me 100% to understand what was happening.





There are a lot of books available on ADD, along with self tests, etc. Also on the web.





If you feel you have it, see a doctor. They will test you and if needed, give you meds. The meds work, but you STILL have to take control of it by setting schedules, etc.





Otherwise, you need to treat college like a job and use a schedule. Remember, when you work, work hard. When you play, play hard. But don't try doing both at the same time.
Reply:I will tell you the secret....tomorrow.
Reply:Motivation
Reply:I have the same problem I should be mopping right now but here I am, on answers!! It always helps me to eliminate all distractions!! If I would have never got on here, this whole house would be clean by now!!!!
Reply:Drugs and Alcohol!





Trust me!! :D
Reply:Think about how much it is costing for you to procrastinate
Reply:You should make up a schedule of goals and things that you want to acomplish. Thats what I did and it helped alot
Reply:Write down a priority list and be accountable to someone. Also spend less time on yahoo answers!
Reply:It can be really tough to keep focussed and motivated.


Try imagining how good you will feel when you have completed your task/project. Self talk will help you stay on track. Keep a diary or a pad with what has to be done and by when. Keep looking at your list and put a check-box at the side of each item . When you see an item checked off then you can reward yourself (buy a treat, take a short break or plan something with friends). You will soon see all the items on your list checked off and that in itself is a great feeling of satisfaction.


Maybe you could plan to study for an hour and have a 10 min break and keep to the plan by looking forward to the end of the hour and how much work you just got done.


You can do whatever you put your mind to. Keep telling yourself its worth the effort.





Good luck x
Reply:Get a scheldule and plan it out I guess. DFTBA (don't forget to be awesome) and good luck!!!
Reply:Why do today, what you can put off until tomorrow?
Reply:Make a 'to do' list. Beside each task; put about how long it should take you. Then plan your time efficiently, spread work out so that you don't work on the same piece of work for more than about 45 mins and give yourself regular 10 minute breaks. Try to plan work at regular times eg. go to the library and work solid for 40 mins every day at 4:00. Then at 4:40; take a break and move onto another task at 4:50...Really give your time a strict structure and make sure there are no distractions while you work.



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