I have trouble with my school work due to procrastinating. And my anxiety always gets in the way. How do I get things done?

Ah, the wall of procrastination. I know that one very well. Here are a few tips which I hope will be helpful to you.... * Take small steps to get yourself to start. That's the important thing - just starting. For example, take your book out and open it. Then, take the next step - for example, writing the date. Then do the first question. Then the next. And so on.... * Have a neat workspace. Work in a space that you are proud of! Try to keep your desk/table as clutter-free as possible. Keeping it nice and clear can be tricky, but try to find a space for everything. Add a pen holder, or an old tin, to keep things tidier. * Make a list of the things that you need to do. This might overwhelm you at first, but you've got this! It will help you to realise what you need to get done. Then, number your list in order of what needs to get done first. Or, you could do the little tasks first to get them out of the way. You may find that you enjoy ticking items off; it can be very satisfying. * Add pictures or items to your workspace that will motivate you and make you feel a sense of calm and happiness. * Reward yourself after you have been productive. * Remember to take breaks in between! Have intervals of doing work, it can be an hour or 30 minutes, or even 20 minutes! Telling yourself that you are going to sit down and do some work for 20 minutes is less overwhelming and is less likely to de-motivate you. * Plan ahead. Write down important dates, or have a calendar so that you can stay on track and not fall too far behind. Remember, procrastination is completely normal! We all do it. Unfortunately, as guilty as it makes us feel sometimes, it's so much easier to avoid completing tasks in our lives. Just try to get a little bit done at a time - after all, it's more than what you would have done! You know what you need to do. It's not always easy to do it, but if you make small changes and take small steps towards it, you may find it slightly easier.

One thing that I have found is the more I procrastinate, the more stress and anxiety I feel. I think the best thing you can do is set up small, achievable goals that you can get done each day to help motivate you. I find that this helps to relieve some of my anxiety and after I get the small tasks done, I am more likely to keep working and get more done. I also find that it is good to set time limits. I set a timer on my phone for 20-30 minutes where I constantly work on school work for that time period and then I take a 5-10 minute break. I hope that this helps.

In my experience, I’ve found that creating a planned timetable/schedule really helps, also include rest breaks, sports/hobbies, and save a big chunk of your time for self care on the schedule. Setting up a checklist on a whiteboard or notepad with your goals for the week is also really helpful as getting to tick or cross off something off that list gives a a sense of achieving and also having that visual aid allows us not to forget tasks or procrastinate. I’ve also found that creating a reward system helps for an example giving yourself a chocolate after finishing one subject or goal.

My most effective way on managing procrastination is to tell myself to do the first, most bearable step ONLY. For example, if I have a 2000-word essay due this week, and the sheer load is making me anxious, the last thing I want to do is start writing. However, I just tell myself, "You just have to open Microsoft Word. That's it." And that's what I do. After that I can choose to actually continue writing or not. But at least I gave myself the confidence that when I put my mind to do something (Even if it's small), I boost my self-esteem and it helps me do things easier next time!

One thing that has helped is setting manageable goals by writing what I need to do on paper, like a checklist. For example, let's say today is Monday, and I have one paper, 5 homework assignments, and 2 tests to study for, all due on Friday. For each weekday, you could set a goal on how much you need to get done in order to have everything turned in on time. For monday, you could get the research done for the paper as well as two homework assignments, and 30 minutes of studying for each test. The next day, you could write half the paper, one homework assignment, and 30 minutes of studying for each test. Essentially, the goal is to get everything done in time, while chunking away at it in a manageable pace. Another thing that helps is to discuss with the teacher/professor regarding your anxiety. Its hard to open up, but communication is very important when dealing with anxiety. Sometimes, teachers won't be understanding, and that's when you can talk to the school counselor or school administration. You can register with disability services for anxiety, that way you can get extra time on assignments and tests.

You can try to make a list of what you need to do, for example studying for a test, completing an assignment, finishing a presentation etc. Prioritize what you need to do, which means that you can write the most important tasks that you have and move on to the less important ones. Making lists will help you see clearly the work that needs to be one. After that, you can write down how much time you have to spent on each task. For example, you may need 2 hours to study for a test and then another hour to prepare your presentation. Make sure that you frequently take quick breaks- they are much needed! During those breaks, you can take some deep breaths, listen to relaxing music for a little or make a call to a friend- just keep it short! Good luck!

I think part of the reason we procrastinate is because we find our school work to be overwhelming or too big of a task to accomplish. So, we put it off, but that only makes us feel more anxious that we're not getting anything done. I find that a useful way to beat procrastination is making to-do lists and breaking your school work down into smaller chunks or parts. Breaking it down can help you feel less anxious and will also allow you to manage your time better. So, you can do a little everyday until it's all completed.

I know how that feels, I struggle with ADHD myself and it is hard to get school work done. Here are a few suggestions: you can work for 5 or 10 minutes really hard and then give yourself a 5 min break and then again work and then break; it really helps to get things done. Another thing you can do is to create a to-do list and start with things that are easier so that you can be motivated and less distracted to do more school work. Another thing you can do is to do it with friends that will help you stay focussed. I hope it helps.

The best way to get rid of procrastinating is to use study aids and methods, like studying for 25mins and relaxing for 10 mins. Its really helpful and gives you a chance to use a timer to keep you on track. Also, using a study planner is one of the best ways to help keep you on track, it breaks down your tasks to only one thing at a time so tasks are not so overwhelming. As for the anxiety try to ground yourself when this happens, light some candles, or have relaxing lighting will really help you tackle the school work. I hope this helps. You can also look into other things that will help you to not be anxious.

Oh my gosh, procrastinating may seem good, but it destroys long-term goals. Also, anxiety is tough, too. Here are some things to do to stop it: -Forgive yourself for past procrastinating. -Promise a reward to yourself if you do ________ in __ hours. -Commit to whatever you are doing. -Ask a family member or friend to check in on you every week/month/day. -Minimize any distractions. -Focus on the goal that you have ahead of you. What is it? What's the reward? How long will it take? -Write reminders to yourself to do it. -Aim to do all the work by a certain time and then relax for the rest of the day once it is all done.