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

Profile: MollyCule
MollyCule on Jan 17, 2018
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I do well when I set a timer. When a task seems overwhelming or unpleasant, I set a timer for some amount of time that seems managebale — five minutes, ten minutes, fifteen minutes, your call — and i simply focus on the task at hand for that time, knowing I can take a break soon. You can set timers for breaks as well to help prevent procrastination. During these breaks it may help reduce some anxiety to do something relaxing like breathing exercises. :)
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Profile: Joye74
Joye74 on Jan 25, 2018
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Anxiety and proscrastination walks together. We procrastinate and carry the burden all the time which leads to anxiety. Less we procrastinate more we reduce burden on our brain.
Profile: Pipstery
Pipstery on Feb 10, 2018
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I often find procrastinating and anxiety go hand-in-hand with things like this, and I believe it's due to feeling overwhelmed by the scale of what lies before you. I try to break large tasks down into smaller chunks and write them down into a list, concentrating on one little step at a time, instead of thinking of the whole thing at once. In this way, it's a lot easier to get things done without feeling overburdened, and you get the added bonus of being able to congratulate yourself afterwards too! When I approach things this way, I'm always surprised by how much I manage to get finished. :) I hope that helps.
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Break your work down into smaller more attainable goals, that do not seem so overwhelming. Pace yourself. Make your own deadlines, opposed to what your teacher have set out for you in a calendar. When anxiety kicks in try some breathing exercises. Also check out the Anxiety guide https://www.7cups.com/anxiety-help/
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 16, 2018
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Set a time of the day where you turn all your devices away (at least two consecutive hours) and do your homework. I find that chewing the same flavor of gum helps with stress, because of the familiarity in a difficult situation.
Profile: KCGrace46
KCGrace46 on Feb 16, 2018
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Time Management; keeping track of daily things on a calander on your phone or even a planner can help manage schedule and keep track of what is due.
Profile: PipeOrgan
PipeOrgan on Feb 17, 2018
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While many procrastinate, you have control in many ways. Have you considered writing a list of things you must do in the order of what's most important first?
Profile: shadeofblue741
shadeofblue741 on Feb 28, 2018
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I still haven't figured out a foolproof method, but every situation is different and motivation isn't all you need at times. I try to get things done by dividing them into small tasks with breaks in between. Once I get going and feel motivated enough to work, I end up finishing things at a stretch. It's also okay if you don't always manage to get things done. Taking care of yourself can be a full time job at times and prioritizing self care over work is ultimately beneficial to you in the long run, even though there might be some immediate consequences. Remind yourself that you will deal with things, bit by bit.
Profile: Havingfuninthesnow
Havingfuninthesnow on Mar 1, 2018
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Can you get homework early and work on it during the weekend so you are working ahead? Study groups also help or homework club or study hall.
Profile: kindHand56
kindHand56 on Mar 3, 2018
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You have to 5,4,3,2,1 GO, and power through, in order to beat your brain. If that doesn't work, then work in sessions, for example, you could work on a topic or whatever, in 20-minute intervals, should work. However, if this doesn't work either then please try motivational videos. Hope this helps :)
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