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

I understand this may be a struggle to you and you're feeling anxious. I had a similar situation not too long ago but fear not- for this can be resolved! Do bit by bit everyday. Start by saying you would allocate 15 mins for one subject and then daily, or weekly, raise this allocated time! So if yesterday you did 15 mins of Mathematics, today you'll do 30 mins of Maths. I would say work on subjects you feel unfamiliar with but mix it up with subjects you love! For instance, if you love Biology and loathe Maths, do 30 minutes of Maths, have a short break, and then do some Biology. You will feel accomplished, you will enjoy yourself and this will reduce your anxiety. Also, treat yourself- for example, when you've revised for 45 mins, treat yourself to a good movie or some yummy food!

I struggled with the same thing in college. I've found that if I just sit down and do whatever the next thing on my list is, no matter how small, it helps me begin productively. I remind myself that I don't have to do things perfectly, I just have to do them. Procrastination can often come from perfectionism and a fear of failure, which leads to an unwillingness to start. If you get even one small thing done, you will feel so much better afterward. Focus on how good it will feel to cross that thing off your list.

This might seem hard or even impossible, but try not to procrastinate. Instead, try and get your work done the day you receive it so then, you will have one less thing in your way later on. I am also guilty of procrasinating and I have come to realize that if I procrasinate, then the work will only continue to pile up, and all of the sudden, I have a huge mountain of schoolwork that I haven't even started. Then, I all of the sudden feel anxious, stressed, and tired. Getting your work done as soon as possible could prevent this cycle from continuing. If needed, you can always create incentives in order to motivate yourself to do your work, like after finishing math and english, maybe get a snack, or after finishing social studies, take your dog for a quick walk, or whatever you might enjoy.

Try going small steps at a time, you can always set up rewards or prizes when you accomplish something, my experience is to create a schedule and follow it, and it always helps if you're motivated to do it. By the way, ask for help if you think your anxiety is too much to handle and distracting you from learning. School can be tough sometimes but I think as long as you focus in class and try your best school can be amazing too! And lastly, don't forget to make positive friends that help you study along the way! Best wishes, Kite Runner

I had a lot of trouble with procrastinating with school work often held me back. The best way to overcome it is to find a way of studying that suits you best! For me I had a textbook and some ambiance on in the background. I kept my phone locked and gave myself many rewards for studying. This was best for me but everyone is different. Take little goals instead of the bigger picture. It's always good to find what suits you best in terms of studying and anxiety. Things can be very tough and school isn't easy but there's always support there.

I am not exactly allowed to give you advice but I am here to talk to you and empathize and let you know from a personal perspective that it does get better and it is not a permanent feeling. I used to deal with procrastination from a first hand and it was tough. and I struggled but it gets better and I have been able to work on that and grow from that time in my life. Now I am always on top of assignments and able to complete them without distraction even with my ADD. so things do get better. I created some skills to help me stay focused for a period of time. I'd set an alarm for 30-45 minutes at a time. Then take 10 minute break. I hope this helps you some-good luck!

I often find it helpful to set up deadlines for things, even if there is none set by the professor. I make a list and feel better when I cross it out or check it off as done. The more of a schedule that you have the better you become at keeping it. Scheduling out your time will not only help you with homework but later with projects and even work-related projects. Procrastination in itself can be a skill worth having because as you learn the consequence of falling behind when life happens it can be really useful to get things done in a hurry just in the nick of time. I am also a big procrastinator so welcome to the club.

Procrastination can be a killer when it comes to getting work done, trust me I know! It's important to take time to relax and find a balance between work and play. I suggest taking up activities like yoga or even just breathing exercises and mindfulness so that you can practice this before you do your school work to get in a calm and collected state of mind so you are ready to focus. To ease your anxiety, try to create a revision timetable or set out a certain amount of time in the day to do all your work so you are in a routine. Plan out what work you are going to do so that you can keep on top of things and it doesn't pile up and become overwhelming. Remember, you can always turn to your teachers for advice or 7cups for support!

I procrastinate a lot. At the moment I'm avoiding my English homework, I'm too scared to actually start it since it might end up terrible and I only have a couple weeks of summer left. I'm trying to get a routine in, 30 minutes of homework everyday and it should be done soon. I find that when I start things earlier I end up procrastinating less since I've gotten into the swing of things. Getting in a routine, finding a quiet place to study helps with school work. Maybe some music?

i suggest baby steps, trying to create a habit of studying the tiniest of things everyday and adding to it little by little. i know how that feels. something i do is making a schedule, and writing few goals to achieve everyday. those goals have to be reasonable and doable. like reading one page or solving a 15 mins problem, summarizing few pages. i sometimes don't achieve the goal if they are difficult like summarizing 2 long chapters but i at least got a little something done like few pages. it is not enough but it helps and makes me feel better

Everyone is different. I don't know how YOU can get things done, but I will share how I get things done. 1. I keep a sticky note in front me that will always reminds me that tasks require time, patience, errors and effort to complete. This way I am less likely to feel overwhelmed and give up even before trying. 2. I externalize my thought process. It's probably likely that you haven't developed a mechanism of making mental to do lists when doing a task too. People usually make lists in their mind about what to do and when they keep going through that list they feel more and more confident and optimistic about the task in their hand. 3. I externalize my short and long term goals. I write them down using flow charts and mind maps and look at them every day. I made school work an essential part of that structure. This will made school work a priority for me and I don't feel like it's a chore anymore. 4. Make your progression external. If you lack internal motivation to do stuff like me. YOU NEED to remind yourself everyday that you are actually getting things done. 5. Practice metacognition. There are many other things you can do, but I think this should give you a rough idea about how you can start.

This hits home for me. I get overwhelmed easy once school and work get really busy. When I'm feeling anxious, I try to remind myself that my anxiety is only going to get worse the more I procrastinate a task. There is no easier time than the present to get something done. Action is the way out of anxiety! I read that in a book and I find it to be very accurate. Usually once I get a task done, I realize it was not as scary or intimidating as it once seemed. It might also be useful to try a to-do list! It's encouraging to be able to check things off and feel accomplished.

I too have struggled with anxiety and procrastination, and as a result, I have struggled academically because of it. First, identify was the problem is. It can be related to your mental well-being. Take a deep breathe, go for a walk, eat a snack you love, just do something for you. Then, once you feel okay, make a to-do list and try to set a goal of what you want to achieve. Reward yourself after each completed task until you can reach your goal. But always remember, do not be too hard on yourself. You are human and it is okay to feel anxious at times, but the important part is to take care of yourself and try your best.

To help with procrastination, try making to-do lists or online calendars. Set notifications on your devices to remind you to get things done. Try your best to not dismiss the notifications right away and delete/close anything that could be distracting. As for anxiety, try some of the exercises on 7 cups that have you focus on your breathing or calm down. If there's a certain sound or type of music that you find relaxing, play that sound/song softly in the background while you work. Try guided meditation apps before sitting down to do your work, they may get you in the right head space to get things done. Keep a glass or bottle of water on you; I personally find water to be a good anti-anxiety tool. Hope this helps!

Take the time to learn what coping strategies work for you, and use them before you start your work. Find what helps you feel less anxious and add it to your daily routine. It can be very helpful for some people to have a consistent time when they work, so they are able to get used to it after a while and don't experience as much stress. Having a consistent time when you de-stress can also be very helpful. Coping mechanisms for anxiety can be found with an easy Google search. There are so many out there it would be impossible to summarize them all, and I promise there is at least one strategy that will work for you.

Take things one step at a time. It is easier to tackle anxiety when you make the problem or project smaller. It's important to reward yourself for the work you do get done and it makes it that little bit easier to keep going.

It sounds like anxiety is getting in the way of your focus. I can definitely understand that. You are not alone! Something that has worked for me, from personal experience, is taking many more short breaks. This way, it allows you to get much more done when you have a shorter period of time you need to focus on. What works for you could be different though, you could try taking deep breaths and doing 5 minute meditations or taking 5 minute phone breaks in between study periods. I sincerely hope this helps with time and practice. Good luck!

First thing's first; ask yourself why you're procrastinating; is the anxiety fuelling that procrastination? Sometimes it's hard to get started on a piece of work if we're worried that it won't be "good enough" no matter what we do. One of the best things you can do is talk to a trusted teacher about what you're feeling, and maybe ask about counselling; a lot of schools and colleges have student counselling that you can access, and you might find that it helps you in the long-term. In the short-term, talking to a trusted tutor or teacher can help you get a bit of support in the short-term; they can't help you if they don't know what you're going through. Getting things done is a nice side-effect of working on understanding why you're procrastinating :)

Sometimes looking at the work that needs to get done can be overwhelming. All we can see is the mountain. You need to see the base camp at the bottom. Try setting a goal for yourself to get a little done each day. When you start to see the pile getting smaller you will feel better and you'll be more enthusiastic to keep working on it. Give yourself permission to have a break but always set a goal to get a certain amount done. If this doesn't help and you are still struggling with your anxiety 7 cups has lots of useful guides to help you. Feel free to write back.

School work is hard to do because we don't feel any value from it. But anxiety about being regret of not doing class work always gets in the way especially when it's near the deadline. Anxiety is painful so the best way is done the school work. How? Make a dummy of the class work. It's very easy to create a dummy like you careless if it's true or false at least you've done it. Start by simply taking a pen or open a new file then write carelessly the answers of the school work. You'll feel much better after doing the dummy, and you will be simply add some detail to each answer until it's not a dummy anymore. Then task done, hooray~

Try setting a time specifically for doing school work without distractions. Turn off your phone or put it on "do not disturb" and make sure you have a quiet space with good lightening. This may help motivate you to get things done. Have a space in your home that is designated for school work only. Then, when you are in this space you may be more inclined to do your work. Having a schedule planner or way to track when you will have free time as well so that you do not feel overworked. Hopefully this helps you get things done.

Schoolwork can seem really boring and tedious for some of us and that's something we have to acknowledge! What are some activities you enjoy? Perhaps a workout makes you feel really energised? It's important to space out tasks and have an alternation between tasks we may not like and tasks that we like. Another thing that can be done is to break down school work into really simple tasks- and I mean really simple, so much that sometimes I set a goal that is way below what I know I'm capable of so that it's child's play so that I know for sure it's something that I can do. So for example you could set a task of reading just one chapter for the day. That way whatever you do after is a bonus and you'll feel that you're way ahead of your schedule. I hope this method helps with the anxiety portion as well. good luck!

Procrastination is a very common thing that everyone faces. Being active and perfect in our work in not something that everyone can do and it is true that almost everyone tends to postpone a work to tommorow they will have to do today. This could be considered a major problem when you don't do that specific work even tommorow and keep postponing it every day. It is natural that we may feel anxious and insecure about procrastinating work. But as said earlier, this has to be dealt professionaly only when the anxiety continues for a period of time. Else, it's ok to feel this way.

We procrastinate due to 3 reasons ;illusion that we have a lot of time, desire to do everything perfectly in first attempt ,or a the feeling that even if we do our best we won't get what we desire. In order to overcome this u have to believe in yourself first that u can achieve it if u actually want it. Just remember that different tasts require different levels of hardwork. Some tasks cost u a lot of time and energy so do NOT give up early and do not compare yourself to someone who has been practicing it(the thing u want) for years in silence. People share the results but never the struggle they go though, so make sure that u know this truth. Write your feelings down on paper whenever u feel anxious or lost because fear has no place on paper. All of this is to get mind at peace. After that decide on 3 tasks,just three. The most important ones at the very top. This will lower your anxiety level very quickly once that task is completed. Follow this 3 task rule one by one and u will surely see yourself overcoming this issue. Many of my friends followed this and overcame this. You can too. Best of luck.

Maybe the big reason for the anxiety is that time is passing and the work is not being done, I think because I went through it throughout school and only learned how to get out of this "hurricane" when I entered university. The key for me was "goal plan", it works something like this, after receiving the work request I think of the phases as research, elaboration, typing, completion, from there I define each step that should be small but daily, and get to work. Planning a little activity every day, as I saw the work being done as scheduled, I no longer felt anxiety and never had problems with delivery of any activity. Maybe this is the way for more people. ;)

Design a fun game with someone near and dear to you ( your best friend is a good choice). They take up a challenging task ( simple ones they really hate to do) and you take up your homework as a task. Design the game in such a way that you stand to loose or gain some goodies between based on task completion. Use this method to challenge yourself to do other things you hate doing but are much simpler and once you get more confidence you can try this technique on your home work and any other tasks that creates anxiety. Trick your mind by converting the issue into a fun thing and slowly but surely you would have conquered your anxiety.

It is so tempting to put things off, and it's amazing how many excuses we can find to do other things. And then it's easy for anxiety, for the "what ifs", to come in and make it harder to start. Taking a few deep, centering breaths might help, repeating a mantra such as "I am calm" or "I can do this". Then, set aside a small amount of time, say 10-15 minutes to start working might be enough to get you into the "flow". Once you're immersed in your work, you may be surprised by how much you accomplish!

I personally struggle with this issue, and I wish I knew the magic cure to procrastination. Instead I have found somethings that have helped over the years. #1. Look into different Mindfulness practices. Mindfulness grounding, meditation, or other tools saved me when I started to panic near a due date. #2. Journal. Literally write out what you're thinking and why you're procrastinating. Then write a self-forgiveness sentence to help you move forward. #3. Create a safe space to study. For me this involves playing ambient music and lighting a candle. But do whatever you need to do to feel at ease and comfortable.

It's easy to procrastinate on tasks we don't find enjoyable. In order to motivate yourself, you should find a way to make it rewarding. Eventually, you will associate doing your homework with that rewarding feeling and be motivated to do it without the reward. Find some small way to reward yourself for each assignment you do. If you feel the whole assignment is too daunting at first, break it up into pieces and give yourself a tiny reward for each piece. This method is known as operant conditioning and tends to be highly effective, so long as the reward is appealing to you.

I have trouble with this too. What tends to happen is the wrong type of study so not actually useful application of texts..more copying the text...It doesn't help Answer possible exam questions as the work is fairly flat..don't give up... I have tried lots of approaches but setting time goals seems to work well...It is important to remember that not all books will fully engage you so try to find different places that you can lift information from about your subject...could break up text book to YouTube study videos... Using different places also can help..give yourself time in a library or coffee shop for a change...