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

Trying to get things done whilst also having to worry about anxiety is a very hard job, and one that can seem impossible at times. From my experiences - I've sat down, with my favourite music band, earphones plugged in, and I let music do the work for me. An hour or two multi tasking (doing the school work, and listening to your music) can really bring about effects. And it doesn't matter if you haven't done much - it's okay. You've done something, at least. That's more than you would have done.

Try and take a deep breath and write down all of the things that are causing you anxiety. once you can simplify these issues, try and focus on work for a hour at a time with regular breaks to relax the mind. meditation daily also helps.

The easiest way to get things done in regards to school work is to plan what you're doing, and start early. Don't wait until the night before your exam to study, study throughout the school year to reinforce the material and avoid cramming. Make a study plan (you can find help for this online) and try to stick to it. Even if it's just one hour a week. It also helps to hsve interactive study methods instead of just reading from a book. Highlighting, making mindmaps, doing worksheets, and creating silly or creative rhymes;scenes;or images are all example of this,

Meditate or relax before doing a big assignment and give yourself a week, before the project is due.

Listen to some of your favorite calm music, sit in a quiet place, and have a nice snack. Once you take your school work out and you start working is really hard to stop, try to set small goals. Like every 15 minutes I have a 5 minute snack break. Don't go on your phone during that time, cause it will make it hard to start working again.

Start by not focusing on the things that is causing you to procrastinate. Rather stop to evaluate the purpose of the things you are doing, in your life and how important those things are. Then reflect on those things and consider the aspects that is going to benefit you in the future. Once you have established that, make some sort of commitment to yourself to prioritize things of importance and value versus things that does not benefit you in anyway.

Why do you think you procrastinate so much? Have you tried using some organizational tools to help manage your time?

Getting things done or going about your usual routine can be challenging for people that over think and procrastinate. My best advice would be to find a quiet spot through your day with no distractions and work away. Make this a daily routine so eventually you will recognize that time as being a quiet study time to work. If at school, ask if you may be moved to a privet spot were you can be alone an work. Its all about finding your calm and quiet area with no distractions so you can have full focus on the task at hand.

Tell yourself that if you do a certain amount of your work, you'll do something you like. For instance, you're writing a paper. Say to yourself, "If I write a paragraph, I can watch half an episode of my favourite show" or something like that. If you have anxiety about your work, assure yourself it's fine and you'll do well. Have someone else assure you.

Have you went to the anxiety guide yet? If not then try it and after wards you can message me and talk if you want to.