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

Hello! First of all, I'd like you to think of your anxiety as a boost instead of a killer - use the unrest brought by anxiety and try to turn it into some kind of motivation. Now, not everyone will deal with anxiety's symptoms the same - it is important for you to understand how your anxiety affects you and in which periods you will be more able to be productive. Don't let it put you down, take your time to do your things and try to find some relaxation. Hope I helped!

Set small goals for yourself. Get comfortable, bring some snack and spend 20 minutes with school work: giving a title to an essay, read e-mails. Start slow and be proud of yourself for starting. Build from there - babysteps.

Firstly, I'm in the same boat. I often struggle with my anxiety to accomplish my goals or even hang out with friends. In general, I think the most helpful thing is to look within yourself and see if there are any particular things that increase your anxiety. For example, I often get more anxious when I compare myself to others, so I will hold off on doing that. A great piece of advice I was given was that, if you don't compare yourself to others, then you're always the best. So, for me, introspection has always been the best motivator.

Ask for help. Talk to anyone and everyone. Regardless if it's high school, college or even work. You are not alone in those kinds of things and there are people out there willing to help, you just have to get up and get that help. You're not weak for wanting to get that help and get on top of those things. Yes, people will help build that organization and motivation if you have a bad habit of procrastinating. Not to mention, it will better help your anxiety. But take things one baby step at a time too, don't overwhelm yourself too much either. Take one assignment or even one part of an assignment at a time, and eventually you'll be fully caught up and less anxiety. I wish you luck!

Breathe. Also there is strength in numbers. My suggestion is getting involved in a study group or finding out when you are most productive during the day and going from there. For instance, I find I work best at night so I spend my days going to class and work. The evenings i save for doing school work. Also, some people prefer music while they study, having snacks, small breaks and setting the mood with a candle or background noise. Whatever your muse might be try experimenting and go from there. Try to study at home and try going out somewhere public. Everyone's anxiety is different so don't limit yourself to what works for others find out what works for you:)

Talk to your tutor (not peers) to help you plan your assignment and give you the reassurance you need that you are going on the right track to make a start.

Procrastination is something that is very common when it comes to school work. I suggest being very mature about it and giving you that push to finish it quickly so then you can let your mind be at ease.

Get rid of distractions. Have a clear space for work. A space with no TV, laptops, cell phone, etc. Where you go only to do your homework. Take small steps, don't rush into your work trying to finish as fast as you can. Instead just commit to finishing it and it will be over before you know it.

In my experience when I have trouble getting things done, I break up the work I have to do. I focus for twenty minutes and take a 5 minute break(to get a snack or walk around.) I repeat for about an hour. This helps me because I get a 5 minute reward for the work I do, and it's easier to concentrate for a shorter period of time.

I make three lists in order to accomplish just about anything. List A has my 5 top priorites for just that day. List B has tasks that would be great to get to that day, but are not crucial. List C has all other tasks that I get to when I have extra time.