I have trouble with my school work due to procrastinating. And my anxiety always gets in the way. How do I get things done?
ManaBearOf2
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Oct 5, 2016
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Have tiny accomplishments for the homework given perhaps do half after supper and half before bed then give rewards towards getting it done like video games or whatever you are interested in
helpfulSugar9
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Oct 6, 2016
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I struggle with this also! :( I've tried many things from counseling, medication, methods, but I think things that don't take effort is the best thing to do. Like tea. or excercise. I feel like exersice actually does take effort but if you don't mind, I think it would be good (mine is just tea haha) but I think the more you are able to make yourself not think about the fear of it without any effort the better. The technique method will not work for me because I'm afraid I can't do the technique also (techniques like do home work for 5 mins and you'll be doing it for an hour method and stuff lol) You're not alone:)!!
Anonymous
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Oct 6, 2016
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I struggle with starting my tasks too, occasionally. It's easier to avoid and let it surmount into what seems is an impossible task, but it is doable. Starting is the hardest point for me, but once I begin, I find it's easy to continue with the work.
For difficulty starting, break down the task into the smallest steps you can. For example:
1. Unzip Backpack
2. Take out folder
3. Find pencil
And so and so forth until you've started your task. It may seem silly, but if it works, it isn't.
If you're having trouble concentrating, the Pomodoro timer also helps me. The theory focuses on brain optimization, but I find that sticking to that 25 minute work timer helps me to get more work done. Then, you can enjoy a five minute break.
Anonymous
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Oct 6, 2016
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Maybe try only doing work while you're calm.
StrawberrySissa
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Oct 7, 2016
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I was a huge procrastinator too so I used treats to make myself do the job. For each things I get done I gave myself something. For exemple for working on an essay one hour I took a candy or listen to a song I liked. After gradding two copies in a row of my students I read two pages of the book I'm currently reading.
I also use color code to get me organised better. Exercices are wrote in green, essay in purple, optional things in gray... And If something need to be absolutely done for let's say friday I write it in red on wednesday on my planner so in my mind it has to be done by wednesday and on friday I just write that it's the day I must give it to the person it's due to.
Hope it helped you at least a little bit ^^
Anonymous
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Nov 4, 2016
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Try finding some ways to get more calm and take care of the anxiety, and really try pushing yourself to get work done.
Anonymous
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Nov 16, 2016
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Well, for one thing, your answer lies in the question itself! Your anxiety is due to procrastination, and the cause of procrastination is something you need to find out. Once you stop or reduce procrastinating the anxiety will reduce as well. If the anxiety isn't exactly related with work, them find the root cause of that and work on removing it. Once these two are out, you'll get work done automatically. Vice versa applies too where you can focus on getting with done and that will take your mind off anxiety and reduce your procrastination :) hope it helped!
Anonymous
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Nov 17, 2016
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Set time aside in your day (about an hour maybe?) just to focus on your schoolwork!
Don't feel bad about doing itâ¤ï¸ I also usually take a few calming songs and put them in a playlist when I do homework to help keep focus
Anonymous
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Nov 19, 2016
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You need to set up a time table, its the best thing, its helps you keep organised and stops you from procrastinating in a way as it structures your time of when you have to do your school work and when you can have free time to yourself.
BeckyPositivity
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Nov 23, 2016
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I find it helps to write a to-do list so all my thoughts and plans are in one place. It's also so helpful to tick them off as you go! I also like to write a timetable for studying and make sure I plan plenty of breaks!
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