Think about the last time you found yourself watching television when you really should have been doing homework.
While common, procrastination can have a detrimental impact on your life, including your grades.
If necessary, put a date next to each item if there is a deadline that you oughta meet.
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At this point, take individual items on your list and break them down into a series of steps.
If you gotta write a paper for class, what steps do you gotta follow?
When you feel tempted to procrastinate, don’t give in to the urge.
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Instead, force yourself to spend at least a few minutes working on the task.
In many cases, you might find that it is easier to complete once you get started.
Final Thoughts
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Breaking the procrastination habit isn’t easy.
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Psychology Today.The Paradox of Procrastination.
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