What is the best way to avoid procrastination and stay focused on school tasks?
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for starters, stop posting messages on the internet. \n\nI use something called Delayed Gratification. You have to condition yourself to save the easy or enjoyable tasks until you have completed the more difficult or mundane ones. Or if all of your work is terrible, then tell yourself you will not chat online for at least an hour, or until you finish XYZ task. Then reward yourself with something fun, or at least something easy. Then repeat.\n\nVery often the things you dread doing and put off are not so bad once you start them.\n\nGood luck.
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To have discipline would be nice, but it is hard. Here is another idea, though: try to think of something that motivates you and makes it worthwhile. For example, even if school is boring you, you might decide you want to go to the best university of the country, or to some special university, that requires you to have the best marks. Working towards that goal might be able to motivate you.\n\nCheck out this great essay by Paul Graham on good and bad proccrastination: \n\nhttp://paulgraham.com/procrastination.html
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I used to be a straight A student last year. But I was a lazy straight A student and I crammed all the info in one day before the tests. I paid more attention in class and took more notes. I didn't procrastinate and I tried to do my work quietly in a room.\nBut this year, I do my work while watching television, I procrastinate and instead of trying to get homework done as asap, I save it til the morning or wait til homeroom to work on it. I don't take any notes in class and I'm still trying to cram everything into my head one day before the test except now it's harder to do so cause I have material to read. Now I have mostly B's and a C in analytical math.\nSo...in conclusion, work quietly, don't procrastinate, read everything and take notes... that should get you an A in your class. Make sure you understand what you're reading; don't just read it, understand it!\nIf you have the chance to do extra credit, take it! Don't try to bribe your teacher though. Good teachers like students who want to learn and will do extra credit to learn no matter how much points  the extra credit is worth. If you try to bribe your teacher, it might give them a bad impression. Don't cheat; if you get caught you might get kicked out and it will also give your teacher a bad impression of you. Participating more in class will give your teacher a good impression of you because it shows that you're willing to learn.
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Well, I give you kudos for at least being honest about the fact that you know how, but you just don't want to have to spend all afternoon doing your homework. But you know what, hon -- that's part of being a student. Some days, most of your day will be filled with getting homework done. Turn on some relaxing music and get going. You'll be fine.
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You can start by doing the simplest homework assignment (that's usually my method). However, if your case is that ALL of your assignments are back-breaking and time-consuming, then start with whichever first and get it over with.\n\nThe thing to keep in mind is just to get started, `cause it will get a little easier/faster/better as you move along.\n\nStudying-wise... make sure there are no distractions (computers, phone, social interactions, etc.) and set up - at least - an hour or so to study your material.\n\nJust rememember (and I got this from "The Art of Happiness at Work"): it is NOT impossible. Sure, it will perhaps take longer than you would like - staying up late, drinking a couple of more cups of coffee, etc. - but it will pay off in due time.\n\nTake care!
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Turn off your computer! Don't drink coffee, DO eat chocolate, and TRY to get excited about the subject matter. Read with interest. Once you stop procrastinating and actually start, you may find it easier than you thought!
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School is work.\n\nYou have to set aside chunks of time for it, require yourself to perform the tasks, and let nothing get in the way of it.
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Establish priorities.\n\nHave a daily schedule as specific as you need it.  YOu might even need 5 minute chunks to start.\n\nHave a big master schedule for when assignments are due, appointments, tests, etc.\n\nDe-clutter your environment.   Often we are distracted and taken off task by "stuff" around us.  Try to keep things tidy. \n\nSet realistic short term goals for yourself.  Write them down.\n\nStop doing unnecessary stuff.  Sometimes we try to do too much.  But don't put off the hard stuff that really must be done - no time like the present - get it done now.\n\nPlan your day.\n\nAsk for help when it is reasonable, but don't expect too much of others.\n\nAs much as possible do your study in day light hours.  Research suggests taht one hour of study in day light is equal to about an hour and a half of study after dark.\n\nTake short breaks.  Generally marathon work sessions don't work for most people.  But make sure you end your break on time.  \n\nThis one might sound silly, but get enough rest.\n\nDo the most difficult things when you are most alert, not when you are tired.\n\nDo the most important stuff first.\n\nSchedule some exercise and relaxation time everyday.  It will energize you.\n\nI hope this helps.  Good luck!
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Close communication with the teacher, keeping on track of homework assignments and reading. Go to class, ask questions when you have them, and go out of your way to get help if you need it.
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if you really like your extracurricular activities, then use time management to catch up.Replace watching TV and playing games with work time.Also, don't talk on the phone for a long time(if you do)or mess around on the Internet if your that overloaded.Oh ya, use the weekend and any other spare time that you see.Remember, get at least a good sleep and eat good enough or better so you don't wear yourself out.One more thing, if some school work is taking too long to understand or complete, you can always ask a friend or teacher for help.
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Don't memorize. \nStudy in a distraction-free setting.\nHighlight/underline what is important.\nWrite down what you highlighted.\nDon't study the same thing for more than 20-30 minutes.
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You could write a tale about a boy who procrastinated and how he learned not to do that in the future. Good luck with this, and remember to check your spelling.
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The most important thing is to start.  It is very easy to keep putting it off and before you know it, it will be the day before the project is due and you won't have anything done.  \n\nPace yourself.  Do a little every day.  Don't let a day go by without working on it.  Set goals - decide how much you need to do each day in order to get it done on time.  \n\nFind sources of information - books, internet.  Take notes about important points.  List the materials you will need if it is a "hands on" type of project and gather them.\n\nSo go get started right now.  If you need to ask more specific questions on here, do so.  But start not!!!!!  :)
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3 steps my friend..\n\n1. write them down. this will give you an overview of all that is required. from the most important to the least.\n\n2. act now. procrastination is a killer. why wait till tomorrow to do what you can do today. start from the most important.\n\n3. persist. do not start only to stop half way. finish what you start.\n\nhope these will help you.
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Just do the feared things first and delegate the rest. There is nothing bad about procrastination! You just have to learn to procrastinate well.\n\nFeared things first.\nFirst things second\nSecond things moved up\nFun things last\n\nWork to appreciate and value play.\nRemember the only way to eat an Elephant is one bite at a time!\nIt breaks down to a daily discipline
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buy yourself a large cannon and point it at your backside!!\n:-) seriously though I found the book 'overcoming procrastination' by Dr Wendy Dryden really helpful, but that'll only work if you read it.......\na good tip is just to tell yourself you'll do 10 mins and only 10 mins and then if you want to you can stop. generally I find that once I start I get involved and end up completing it . it's just getting started thats the trouble. also on a more serious note really bad procrastination can be part of a bigger problem like depression. please seek help if you think you might need it.
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I understand completely! The best way is to manage your time efficiently. When you get home from school set and follow a schedule. For example, give yourself a half hour to get a snack and to situated yourself. Next begin with the subject that will require the most concentration and effort. don't work for hours straight because it'll increase your chances of getting distracted. Work in hour increments and reward yourself by allowing ten minute breaks in between. Make sure that when you do homework and study that your t.v's are off radios are off and there's quite so you can concentrate. If home is took hectic try the school or your local library, the setting of your study area is crucial. If you're not one to study in dead silence fine, just make sure it's comfortable and that you can actually focus and get work done in a timely manner. This way if you get all your homework done right away you will be able to sleep easy at night without having to worry if something didn't get finished and you will have time to relax and watch your favorite shows. Just remember, set up a schedule that will make the best of your time and relaxation is only a few homework problems away.