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

I find it quite helpful to set specific time slots (e.g. in a diary/phone calender) in which to do work. Also do it in small chinks; it's a proven fact that most people find it impossible to concentrate after thirty minutes. If you're really struggling, make sure you ask your teachers for help.

Break each task down so you can work on one thing at a time. It can be overwhelming if you look at all the work you have to do. It may help to see the progress you make each step of the way so you are more motivated to continue doing work.

An important thing to do here is eliminate your distractions- put your phone in another room, shut down your computer, etc... As for the anxiety, there's no easy way to get around it, but a few deep breaths and reassurances often help with focus at least long enough to get some work done.

If you feel that your anxiety and motivation get in the way extremely, it may be wise to talk to your doctor about it and explore your options of medication, counselling, or even things like acupuncture. However, if you don't feel it is that serious don't worry, you need to pick up better habits. Try start on your work as soon as you get home then you have the rest of the night to yourself.

I think it's important for you to talk to your instructor first and foremost. That way, they fully understand your situation and can help you figure out the best way to contribute to the class while managing your anxiety levels. What exactly are you anxious about? Are you just not sure you are doing things properly? It helps to have another person proofread your assignments for you and to work with a group of students so that you feel like you are not alone in the class. I hope this helps!!

Anxiety is an issue that needs to be adressed first. I suggest that you sit down in a quiet place and ask yourself, what am I actually afraid of? Then, let yourself sink deeply in the feeling. Be unconditionally present with it, accept it, instead of fighting. Do it as long as you need until you feel relief. Our emotions are like hungry ghosts that need us to pay attention. Once you do it, your fear should lessen, and fade away, like a hungry ghost after receiving food. If you have trouble starting work, try the pomodoro technique. Get a timer and set it for 25 minutes. This period of time is referred to as one pomodoro. After one pomodoro you stop working, take a break. Then, when you feel ready, another pomodoro, and so on, until you get it all done. Good luck! ^^

Try to take a moment to do something you love first — jog, watch an episode of something — anything that will help you to ease into the work ahead.

I have personally experienced this on a large scale. Procrastination and fatigue prevented me from completing my work, and then anxiety over the building pile actually made it harder to work on it. The best way I found to counteract this was to physically put myself into a situation that completely destroyed any possibility of distraction, and made a schedule that I mentally convinced myself to never stray from. If you have already built up a large amount of work though, the best thing you can do is just sit down and start working on it. You have to fight to get over that first hump of anxiety that prevents you from even looking at your grades or how much work you have ahead of you, but you'd be surprised how fast your motivation and work ethic can change once you actually get started on the work and see that pile shrink before your eyes.

Try and make a planner with times and dates. This way you will physically see what needs to be done. To top it off highlight what needs to be done first and what can be put aside later if needed. It will not only help you stay organized and on top of things at school, but it will also help with your anxiety of not worrying when it is due and doing anything the last minute

Creating to-do lists and fun journals is a creative way for you to try and complete your work. You need to start doing at least one thing every day that makes you feel more confident and better about yourself. It helped me with my anxiety.