How to: Beat Procrastination (part 2)

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How to: Beat Procrastination (part 2)-[IMG=MS5]

Hi guys! Before you start reading this, if you haven't read the first part,

Hi guys! Before you start reading this, if you haven't read the first part, read it here. If you have already, then let's jump right into it!

:star2: Don't indulge fantasies :star2:

Stop fantasizing about desired results. Instead, devise practical steps to achieve them. Imagination is the enemy of motivation. Viewing outcomes objectively improves working energy.

:star2: Plan for obstacles :star2:

List possible obstacles for completing assignments. Plan countermeasures. This helps you to mentally prepare yourself in advance, and effectively counters procrastination.

:star2: Improve learning behavior :star2:

Focus less on gratification in the present, and more on learning for the future. This develops correct behaviors in assesing mistakes, and improves behavior in combating procrastination.

:star2: Help yourself :star2:

Ask your roommate/family not to indulge your habit.This teaches self-sufficiency and independence.

:star2: Reward progress :star2:

Create a reward system to celebrate succesful tasks. Similarly, arrange small punishments for failures! It positively reinforces effort and progress. This also provides incentive and drive to achieve.

:star2: Learn to forgive yourself :star2:

If you slip up, don't be too hard on yourself! Understand that there is no quick-fix solution. Procrastination is often rooted in your psychology. Forgiveness can improve future results.

:star2: Get started :star2:

Basically, we procrastinate because we don't want to start doing the task. So sit on your study space, or bring those textbooks to your bed, anything. Then start. When you're 5-10 minutes in, you will start to enjoy doing them and could probably go on and on for hours.

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Hi guys! A great article, isn't it? I got it from essayexpert with some addings and editing by myself. I'm sure this will help us in the future to keep us away from procrastination. Thank you for reading!

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Nadiv.

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Sakura

Great post! Also love the GIF you used on 'plan for obstacles' :sob: :joy: the dog seems a a little bit fat then it should be, I think that is a good way to get him smart and save him from heart attacks .... :)

1 Reply 03/04/19

Evelynn Lawrence

I'm always procrastinate my work after i've done a pile of work and get a rest for a while..and to do another work after that-its really hard (i'm always get distracted)*sigh

0 Reply 05/06/17

studyingnadiv Author

girl, i know. i suggest dont go on your phone, lay on your bed, or watch movies in your break. usually, on my break, all i do is make snacks, tidy up my study space, bathroom break, you know, uninteresting stuff. so in the next 5 or 10 minutes you'd still have the same mindset as before - that you want to study.

oh, and maybe you could check out my post about how to focus, hehe. hope this helps :blush:

1 Reply 05/06/17

Evelynn Lawrence

Reply to: studyingnadiv

Thanks it's really helping me :blush: (sorry for my bad English)

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studyingnadiv Author

Reply to: Evelynn Lawrence

you're welcome! its okay really, English isnt my first language too.

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ALEX

I use my phone and all the time and ...I dunno my head hurts when I start studying and I keep on thinking negative stuff

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studyingnadiv Author

Reply to: ALEX

well, studying is not only from textbooks! you can search up informations online, watch youtube videos, and even your books. you can also take notes on your phone using a notetaking app or just whatever note you have on your phone. yes you can't watch anime, but atleast youre not off your phone! :blush: hope this helps

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ALEX

Reply to: studyingnadiv

Tried ended up opening the app and chatting .......

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studyingnadiv Author

Reply to: ALEX

self discipline, buddy! :wink:

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Harmony

Ima do this

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Tomorrow :joy:

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Harmony

Reply to: studyingnadiv

It's not when you can barely lift the bow up :joy:

It's fun nonetheless

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studyingnadiv Author

Reply to: SchoolOtakuGirl

:sweat_smile:

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Harmony

Reply to: studyingnadiv

Malay is confusing

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what even is my lifeu

Any tips on how to reward progress? I'll be like, I'll have dinner when I finish this assignment, but then I just have dinner without finishing it. I don't know how the reward process works in this regard..?

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studyingnadiv Author

Reply to: what even is my lifeu

well, then maybe it just gotta be some self discipline. it's going to be really hard, but you'll get there eventually.try to reward yourself something that is not a daily routine. maybe reward yourself with another cup of tea, candy, chocolate, hanging out with friends, going outside, or just something that you rarely do so you are more likely to go for it.

(if you still want to do dinner as a reward, you could like maybe if you dont finish task you get a sandwich, but if you finish it you'll get a steak! maybe your parents will help you with that) :blush:

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what even is my lifeu

Reply to: studyingnadiv

Alright thanks for the advice! I'm gonna try my hardest

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