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

It's possible that you will have to jointly fight through it and also plan for procrastination! I found that a combination of carrot, stick, and planning help me. I tell myself okay... Why am I procrastinating? Am I tired? Not interested? Have no energy? Depressed? Anxious? If anxious what am I anxious about? I then plan time to sit and think over what is making me anxious or depressed a set amount of time like say 30 minutes. In which I sit down maybe take a hot bath or have a cup of tea or a chocolate whatever is calming and I let myself totally fret or be depressed but I try to also keep it as constructive as possible. I like to write points down and if I am up to it possible thoughts or solutions. But even if I am not at a solution or done at the end of 30 minutes I put down the pen and do what I need to be doing. I tell myself I can always have another 30 minutes if I need it after I get done. And I reward myself for getting things done often with something related to what was making me procrastinate and some more time. If I would of normally procrastinated by playing video games instead of just being anxious or depressed and thinking about it like earlier I then give myself some time to game. For example, but you can use anything. I also try to keep myself from planning too much or taking on too much, and if I mess up I acknowledge it but try not to beat myself up about it. I sit down and think over how I messed up and why, and pretend like it's a friend telling me the story and I respond to myself like I am their friend. That way I am not avoiding what I did wrong but I am also treating myself more compassionately.

Set an amount of time to focus on them and increase gradually. For example: Set yourself the goal of fully concentrating on it for 5 minutes. Then 10. Then 15. As you match your goals your reward feeling will increase and you'll deal with procrastination better. Small steps that help you reach a bigger goal in the long term. Also, try to stay away from the things that distract you. You know them well, so, you can put them away or make them hard to reach. That way you'll think twice before procrastinating. I know it's hard to do with all the easy access we have to internet, but it's not impossible.

Yes indeed school life is tough one.With my experiences,I too have faced the same situations.But with planning out things, managing time , sometimes forcing yourself to stop delaying things on tomorrow,and also trying out relaxation exercises you will surely you will figure a way.Also try taking breaks that cheer up up between your study time and try Meditation to increase your concentration and also help you live a balanced life. When you feel all worked up do something that makes you happy instead for some time and then continue with the work .Anyways We members of 7 cups are all willing here to hear you out!

School can be a source of stress and anxiety for many students. In order to get assignments done, it could be useful to make a schedule for yourself. However, do not attempt to overload yourself: you are allowed to reward yourself after fulfilling a given activity. Creating a personal plan tailored to your needs can allow you to get things done the way you want in a timely fashion. Set a block of time aside specifically for completing school work and accomplish as much as you can within that time frame. It is okay to take time to rest afterward and there is no need to rush yourself.

Sometimes the reason we procrastinate is because our goals are too large to manage. Break things down into smaller more manageable tasks. Make it as small as you want them to be. One thing that helps me is to set a timer for fifteen minutes and dedicate that time to just that... School work... Taking notes, studying and so on... Smart goals are the key to success. Be sure that your goal is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timeline-based... Then get to working on your school work. Please don't forget to reward yourself every so often after a task is done and completed... This will help with procrastination and motivation...

I'm sorry to hear that you are having anxiety when it comes to school work. Research has actually shown that people who have more "perfectionist" qualities procrastinate on their work because they are anxious that they won't do a good enough job. Some ways that I have been able to combat this procrastination/anxiety combination is being sure to physically write down to-do lists with due-dates. I find that crossing things off my list is positive reinforcement for me to stay productive. I also found that keeping a calendar on my wall of the month, as well as a written calendar of all my assignments, due dates, quizzes and exams is very helpful in visualizing how to plan my time out. These are just a few tips that have worked for me. I hope it's been helpful! :) Good luck

First, change the environment you are studying in if possible. If there is a lot of distraction, go somewhere such as a public library where it is quiet. Second, if you are listening to music while you study, switch to classical music. A lot of popular music uses rhythms that are not congruent with your natural heartbeat and studies have shown this can make people anxious. Classical music tends to go hand in hand with your heartbeat and actually can make it easier to study. Third, figure out what time of day is YOUR best time of day for studying. Everyone is different. When I was in college, my peak time was 10:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. So therefore I blocked out that time and found a very quiet place to hide away and get my work done. Fourth, schedule your time for study. Instead of just fitting it in when ever you can, put it in your schedule. You will then discover that you will also have more time for the things that you enjoy and not be rushing so much and thus, have less anxiety. Last, don't have too much caffeine. Certainly have some if you want but too much will take over your senses and you won't get anything done. Go forth and conquer!

It is very common for a lot of people especially students to procrastinate and then regret it later. Feeling anxious is normal for some people who cannot work under pressure. There is nothing to worry about because there is a solution to everything. As it is said, when there is will, there is a way. No one said that are habits would go away overnight, however, we need to take small steps in order to work towards the goals we wish to achieve and grow as individuals. What one in such a situation can do is make a time table for himself/herself and put it somewhere they could see at least 5 times a day so that whenever they see it, they get reminded that they have to do this task and they're already late. Adding to this, one could also reward themselves with something they like, say allowing oneself to watch one extra episode of their favourite series, going out for a drive, having a chocolate so that working towards the goal becomes more fun!

I used to have a big problem with procrastination, what helped me was making a schedule. I do class related work in 30 minute intervals (30 minutes doing classwork and then 30 minutes of watch TV or something) and this really helped me. It's helped a lot, I feel like I've gotten things done, and had a little me time at the same time. Scheduling and staying strict about it was what really helped me, and also helped me focus more on school work. Checklists are also useful both because it lists everything that you need to do and you get the satisfaction of checking off something on your list.

I would make a list of reasons of why I need to NOT procrastinate as a reminder. Then, I would buy a day planner or print off a day planner. Next, I would schedule/block out time to study specific topics that will be tested on. Make sure to also schedule breaks, hobby time, etc., but always schedule 20-30 minute blocks for study. Cramming has been shown not to work, according to studies. Also, when studying, use a kitchen timer and set it for a 20-30 minute study time. Put your phone away and turn it off so you aren't tempted to browse. Study in a quiet spot, too. Good luck! Making a visual paper record is the best way to keep track of your progress. After 30 minutes, break for 20 minutes. You will retain more and stress less.