How to STOP procrastinating

We ALL procrastinate. How many times have you caught yourself thinking "I'll start studying after one more episode", or "I will do this after a small snack break" - which is usually followed by watching a Youtube video and before you know it - you've been procrastinating for a couple of hours!
Well, we are here to help you! Introducing to you some great tips to stop procrastinating and getting the job done!

1. Set firm deadlines. A lot of times, this is easy because teachers or bosses set them for you. But if they don’t, learn to set your own deadlines and stick to them. Write them in your calendar and make note of them in the days leading up to it. 
2. Make mini to-do lists for an assignment. If you have trouble following deadlines, or value to-do lists, breaking down assignments and large tasks into small pieces can be super beneficial. For example, if you have an essay due, create a checklist with the intro, body paragraphs, conclusion, editing, typing, and final draft all as separate tasks. 
3. Find ideal study setting. A lot of people have trouble focusing on tasks when they get distracted easily. It can be really helpful to find an environment that would get you in a studying mood! Going to the library or a quiet coffee shop can prove to be really motivating environments. Finding somewhere with few distractions, limitations on how much noise you can make, and being able to see other people being productive is the ideal way to focus yourself. 
4. Avoid social media and TV. This goes hand in hand with #3… Being in front of the TV or the computer (when you aren’t actually using it) is super distracting! Go somewhere that doesn’t have these distractions. 
5. Start with small tasks. Sometimes, tackling your to-do list is easier if you start by completing a few small tasks. When you're not in the mood to study, try to do some household chores or update your bullet journal to get the ball rolling.  
6. Use the Pomodoro technique, or something similar. Use a Pomodoro timer or another type of scheduling to stay focused when studying and take breaks when needed. If you find that breaking it down minute by minute is too stressful, try setting goals like “as soon as I am done studying this chapter, I will get up and make a snack,” and stick to them!
   
   
   
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