Procrastination

Procrastination is when we put off doing our study and find other things to do. Excessive procrastination can result in feeling guilty about not doing a task when it should be done. It can also cause anxiety since the task still needs to be done.

What can I do about excessive procrastination?

Prioritise the tasks you have to do.
Commit yourself to completing a task once started.
Reward yourself whenever you complete a task.
Work on tasks at the times you work best.
Break large tasks into small manageable parts.
Work on tasks as part of a study group.
Get help from teachers and other students when you find a task difficult.
Make a schedule of the tasks you have to do and stick to it.
Eliminate distractions that interfere with working on tasks.
Set reasonable standards that you can meet for a task.
Take breaks when working on a task so that you do not wear down.
Work on difficult and/or unpleasant tasks first.
Work on a task you find easier after you complete a difficult task.