I've am such a huge procrastinator with everything I do. But in high school it is really starting to affect my grades. I don't read until when the project is due, and I don't write essays until the night before. Any advice?
2006-12-06 08:50:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
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2006-12-06 08:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Break up the project into smaller segments.
“"Even if I know that I’m way behind, I try to catch up by doing one thing at a time,"” says a girl named Melissa.
Begin immediately.“
"Start as soon as you get the task, even if that means simply adding it to your to-do list or jotting down a couple of ideas before you forget them."”—Vera.
Ask for help.
Your parents and teachers likely have faced a similar challenge. Why not tap into their experience? They may help you to organize your ideas and make a plan.
Tip:
""Make a schedule. True, that means you have to be organized and determined to follow through, but it works—you get everything done when it needs to be done."”—Abbey.
2014-04-29 21:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by patrisha_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I struggle with the same thing. It can be very difficult. The only thing that I have found is if the last thing I do at night is to organize what I will do in the morning and then get up and do it. If I take a minute to do this or that before I get into what I need to get done then it will never happen. I go into this hyperdrive until everything is done. If I let myself get off track it is all over.
The other thing to do is to look at deep down reasons why you might not want to do something. That may be keeping you from getting started.
2006-12-06 09:28:41 · answer #3 · answered by barksabit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Procrastination is the thief of time. We have heard this quote so many times that it almost seems like a cliché now. Nevertheless it still is one of the truest lines for sure. How do we ensure that this doesn’t happen on a regular basis? Here are some thoughts that might help
2014-04-12 06:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first step to correct anything is to recognize that it is a problem: awareness.
You have awareness, and are willing to correct this.
There are lots of sites on the internet to deal with procrastination. It is probably based on fear - perhaps fear of inadequacy.
So, be kind to you. First of all, get a day book.
When you get an assignment, take a deep breath, and figure out gently when it is due - mark that in your book.
Then, figure out what steps are needed to do the paper: e.g. find library books, check the internet, etc. Figure out how long it will take to do each of the items:
a. find library books/internet info - how much time?
b. read the books/internet info - how much time?
c. make notes as you read along. - how much time?
d. when you have finished your notes - type them into the computer - numbering each entry.- how much time?
e. go back over your notes & prioritize/order them by re-numbering them - how much time?
f. print out your notes.
g. look over the notes, and correlate similar ones or weed out duplicates - how much time?
e. In the computer - create an order for your essay - e.g. Introduction, Mission statement, Pros, Cons, Conclusion, Bibliography, or whatever is pertinent to your paper - how much time?
f. move pertinent info into each category you have created
g. then go back over what you have input, and smooth out your info/arguments.
h. see if your info answers the original question, and if your conclusion is logical.
Once you have figured out how much total time is needed for the above, 'swiss cheese' it. In other words, if the total time is five hours, then mark each hour in your daytimer appropriately so that it will be done at least two days prior to its deadline. (To give you a chance to correct if necessary, or if some emergency happens to delay you.)
i. YOU'RE DONE!!! Well done!!!
2006-12-06 15:00:30 · answer #5 · answered by concernedjean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
focus yourself!
turn off your computer and focus on doing your homework the night you get it, instead of leaving it until the night before its due.
get a headstart, when you have some free time, why not work on some school work instead of playing video games or going on myspace for hours?
good luck!
2006-12-06 08:54:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the lead out and do something about it. You are the only one who can change that.
2006-12-06 12:06:22 · answer #7 · answered by smeezleme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got through high school like that so can you....keep your head up.
2006-12-06 08:59:15 · answer #8 · answered by Danny 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'd do a little bit everyday then if u don't have it done then that's when u need to crack the whip sorta speak.
2006-12-06 09:02:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, I'll have to get back to you on that one.
2006-12-06 08:57:54 · answer #10 · answered by Tom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋