I'm a big procrastinator and it takes me a lot to just get started.\n\nAny help is greatly appreciated.\n\nThnaks
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Tiny steps.  Break the job down into small steps and start with the easiest.  Reward yourself for it.  Then do the next easiest.  Reward yourself.  Get the idea?  Don't think of the whole entire job, just the tiny step.
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Okay from one procrastinator to another...Ignore that really BAD advice from those folks so not like us.  I am the Student Body President for my University so trust what I say...My first semester was easy.  I was so nervous about flunking out that I did really well in my classes.  However, I will give you some advice to ease first semester.  NEVER take financial aids word on anything.  It's like a doctor, seek a second opinion.  Second, do not be afraid to go talk to your professors. Trust me they like it when you try and get things right (It saves them time.)  Almost all schools have a tutoring center or a person they can recommend, so if you need help...get it!  Also get involved with your Student Government.  I cannot tell you how much networking I have done just from being involved.  Put it this way if I am having trouble or need something fixed...one phone call.  Also for some more academic advice, always review your note right after class or the same day.  I have done it for so long, I barely have to study (and believe me I'm NOT that kind of student)!  Also try and do your homework within that day.  Yes, I know it’s hard but trust me it’s easier!  Oh and for your English class, go to your professor’s office and check out their books and see what interest them.  My instructor had a bunch of feminist books, so I started writing my papers about women, and my grade went from a C to an A, in a flash.  Hit me back if you have any other questions or want anymore pointers!! I got truck loads of tips for the procrastinators!!(We have to stick together)!
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May a suggest a planner.  I could live or function w/out my Covey planner.  But they are a little high in price.  But if money is a low I would try a planner from walmart or something.  After you start a planner you will see that maybe you have to many things going on.  Maybe you should try cutting \nsomething out.  Just until you get more organized.  :)\nI think I would also try waking up early maybe like an hour early to run.  Homework is very inportant so I would also ask myself this:  is my work suffering from all I do after school?  Don't forget to talk to your parents and your school teachers.  They maybe able to help you as well by giveing you some guidness.  Best of luck to you.
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I think you have to have a definite reason otherwise you procrastinate. One thing that can help is to make a list of things that will make you feel good if you complete the task. Then promise yourself that all you have to do is complete three things on the list each day. They can be small things like buy plants, pay bills or go to the dry cleaners. The deal is you have to complete three things each day no matter what. Good luck!
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Start small, else you'll get overwhelmed.\nBrainstorm. Write a list of regular tasks and another list of \ngoals.\n\nOn a blank calendar, write your regular tasks as they are due:  daily, weekly, or monthly.  Make sure they follow a realistic schedule, one you can really follow.\n\nTake your goal list and pick one.  Brainstorm again and list things you'd have to do to accomplish this goal.  Give it a due date and put it on your calendar.  Pick maybe 2 more goals, for a total of 3. \n\nSee how your calendar system works for you, and adjust as needed.  Try yahoo calendar for daily reminders of things to do - it works great!  Checking my yahoo calendar at work is a motivation for me, because it's like discovering something new each day!
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Really, it's a matter of organization and committment.  Are you organized, and do you prioritize?  Are you committed to getting the job done?  It sounds like you are.  Problem one solved.\n\nProblem two is that your tasks are taking longer than you expected.  Have you examined why they are taking longer?  Is it because you did not have all of the information or tools available?  Is it because the tasks were more complex than you originally thought?  Is it because you've allowed interruptions or other time-wasters to interfere?  Do you have a grasp of how long it typically takes you to accomplish certain tasks?\n\nIt does sound like it is a matter of understanding the time needed to complete tasks.  I would recommend the first step is some self-observation. Keep of a log of what you do and when you do it for a week.  Use that information to determine the length of time that is required to accomplish your tasks.  This will provide a better understanding so that the next time, you can commit without having to worry that you have not over-extended yourself.\n\nGood luck!
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Make sure the timetable is realistic and flexible.\nYou will need to modify your plans to suit circumstances.\nDon't make it all work and no play. Have you got enough breaks in the plan?\nThe most productive time is usually the second hour of study so use the first to do relatively trivial tasks.\nDon't feel bad if you digress and procrastinate, since you will only come to hate the feeling and avoid trying to study. Do what you can at first and reward yourself in some way.\nAvoid things that you know will distract you; working alone with quiet background music suits most people.\nStudying will become a habit - but this does not happen suddenly and you will need to force yourself at times.
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Believe me.  you just have to force yourself to do it.  It may not be fun(heck, hw is rarely fun) or easy to do the first few times but after a while just doing your homework becomes easier to manage.  It also helps later when you get more homework and end up working from 3pm until midnight.  \n\nWrite a schedule for yourself, allotting a certain amount of time for each subject and leaving space in between homework to take a break.
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Whoa! and i thought i was a procrastinator!!
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If you want to stop procrastinating take small steps to overcome it. Instead of maling a day long to do list just pick one thing to do by a certain time. A few days later add a second thing to do a certain time. Using the same approach, every few days add an additional thing. Before you know it you'll be getting a lot of things done on time and you'll feel better about yourself and your future. Good luck.
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me!!! i do it all the time!! if there was a procrastination olympics, i would win 1st place hands down...!\nis there anyone else out there who would stay up on yahoo!answers (for no good reason...!) till like midnight, and then start studying for a major bio test?!
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I would love to help you. Along with your essay, make a small project like a tree, and how each BRANCH(get it) works. Unfortunatly, You waited until last minute. I have done that; it is not the way to go
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do all your homework first before doing anything else like watching tv...trust me, I'm a huge procrastinator and i'm still learning how to manage my time also\n\ni know it's hard to follow my advice but when you actually follow through, you'll feel so thankful...bcuz then u can have time to do fun things\n\ni'm in high school and this year has been really stressful and i try to not procrastinate as much...if i don't do hw until the last minute, i am staying up all night...i've pulled so many all-nighters, even staying up as late as 4 am (and i only got 2 hours of sleep)...\ndon't do the same thing i did (staying up) cuz you'll just feel like crap when u go to school that morning\n\nso, DO HOMEWORK RIGHT AWAY AND DON'T PUT IT OFF TO THE LAST MINUTE!!! or else your grades will suffer!\n\nhope this helps...=]
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Hey I did the same assignment and procrastinated like hell. Below is a link with a bunch of posters that you can use and easy to explain. \nhttp://portland.indymedia.org/en/2002/09/22177.shtml
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About eight hours if I'm short on time.  Four hours if I've already been thinking about what I'm going to say.  I like to give myself at least three days to a week to write any paper.  It's best if you can work on it, let it set for a while, and then come back to it.  If it's due tomorrow, the best thing to do is work on it all night.  Coffee does wonders.  If you get restless, go outside and take a five min run, come back and keep her diggin!  Good luck!  I'm cramming for exams right now, so if you're writing under pressure right now, I know how you feel!  Hang in there!
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do projects immediately, its more gratifying to go ahead and have them done than to procrastinate.  act like the project is due on a date well before it is actually due, and if you have to stay up late that night and finish, do so, but if the chance that you don;t finish occurs, you will not be out of luck.  I know it is hard to do, but the stress level from procrastination will no longer be with you and you will get more rest and relaxation as opposed to freaking out the night before, and not doing well.
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One of my favorite resources online that provides links to time management and other utilities is lifehacker. When you visit the site, there are a collection of links to the right that will help you find tools that will allow you to get better organized. \n\nI hope this helps!