Well it is midterm season around my campus, which means the stress is at an all time high. And if you're anything like me, you might have been procrastinating here and there, maybe because of stress or just sheer exhaustion. Despite these feelings, I have come up with some ways to beat the procrastination game that I am willing to share with you. And If that sounds interesting to you, then I present to you my tips on how to beat procrastination.
1. Let go of Perfection The more you focus on the little details that will take up most of your time, just start on the project or paper that you need to be working on! You will feel a lot better if you have something done rather than nothing. 2. Create a Routine Routines are great. And whether or not you may think so, we have routines every single day. We may not see them as such because they are habitual, but a great way to beat procrastination is to have a routine in which you will always have to work on a task at a specific time. 3. Beat the Clock This is probably my favorite tip. Usually when there is a task that I don't feel like doing, I set a timer for myself for about five minutes, and I work as fast as I can within that time frame. If I'm on a roll and I am getting a lot done, then I'll keep going but if I'm feeling kind of stuck and overwhelmed then I'll move on to the next thing. But the point is that I started doing something. 4. Make a Plan The second biggest problem that I have when it comes to procrastinating is not having a plan. Having a plan in place prevents you from wasting time by doing other things that are unimportant and are preventing you from getting your work done. 5. Take a Break Lastly, but probably the most important, is to take a break! We aren't robots, we are built to rest and take a break especially after a marathon of hard work. Whether it be five minutes scrolling through social media or reading a chapter of your favorite book, make sure that your break re-charges you so that you feel ready to go back into the next work session. *BONUS TIP* Remember how far you've come! Even a little progress is better than no progress. So don't beat yourself up if you're not 100% productive all of the time the point is to have a balance. :) There you have it! Five super easy tips to break the procrastination rut that you may be in during this midterm season. What tips do you have to beat procrastination? Leave a comment, and let me know! ~Stephanie
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Hi, I'm StephanieI am an undergraduate psych major who enjoys creative writing, collecting stationery, and watching The Walking Dead. Connect with me on social media!
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