15 Tips On How To Stop Procrastinating
With the school year starting, + your to-do lists piling up… we wanted to talk about procrastination. First — read this article that goes in depth about procrastination. It shares:
- The science behind procrastination
- How to stop procrastinating
- The daily routine “experts” recommend for peak productivity
While we love the article, we thought we would get the CHAARG community’s advice + see what your tips are on how to stop procrastinating! Here’s what you said:
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#1] Make up fake due dates + convince yourself that it has to be done by then. — @abby_clemens
#2] Schedule time every day to do a part of a project… then you can break it up into small bits! — @jcyoder2021
#3] If a task will take less than 2 minutes, do it immediately. — @nat_alie88
#4] Pomodoro technique! — so. many. of. you!
#5] Phone off, quiet space, + work your way down the list. — @laodicean7
#6] Fill out the entire syllabus of each class in your planner + start giving yourself due dates. — @em_unt_inchaarg
#7] Incentivize yourself with a reward, + embrace the *done is better than perfect* motto. — @renata_inchaarg
#8] Write your goals on sticky notes + put them on your mirror. — @jackienoval
#9] Watch studytubers like Holly Gabrielle + Ruby Granger — @rsharma_inchaarg
#10] Tell yourself to work for 5 minutes. Once started, it will be hard to stop working ; ) — @maddiehvt_inchaarg
#11] Have a study playlist that you only play when you’re doing work — it will get you in the mindset! — @sophia_roning
#12] Set screen time limits on social media black homes to stop the endless scrolling — @laura_anne_n
#13] Start your day by making your bed. It works! — @maddie_wells15
#14] Set alarms! I set alarms for posts, homework assignments, appointments… everything! — @kentstate_inchaarg
#15] Start doing easy task that way you are at least doing something! — @kellythecooke
