how do you stop procrastination?
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Divide tasks into small, easy to do parts. Also try to ignore the things that disturb you, ie: TV, Computer (if you can help it), iPod, ect.\n\nHere is an example how to divide the tasks into smaller parts. Let's say we have a report due in 1 week. Here is a made-up schedule:\n\nDay 1\n-Find information for 30 minutes\n\nDay 2\n-Find information for 30 minutes\n\nDay 3\n-Write rough draft for 30 minutes\n\nDay 4\n-Finish rough draft\n\nDay 5\n-Write Final Copy for 30 minutes\n\nDay 6\n-Finish final copy\n\nDay 7\n-Relax\n\nBy doing a little work each day, I find it to make things easy in the long run. I think that working for about 30 minutes a day will not be tiring, but you will still get quite a bit done.
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Make a list of things you want to achieve, set date/goals for them. Hold yourself accountable. \n\nAnd spend less time on the Internet. ;-)\n\nImran
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Set some priority of your work. ones you get that done just use computer as much as you want. But not with out getting your work done. So work 1st and Computers comes after that.
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"Stop procrastinating by hanging out in chat rooms and message boards." says the pot to the kettle.
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1.  Calm down.\n\n2.  Relax and take deep breaths when you feel stressed. \n\n3.  Get a day planner and use it religiously for the first 6 months.  Schedule everything including taking breaks, exercising, going to the movies, schoolwork, etc.  This method will allow you to see where you procrastinate.\n\n4.  Get a buddy to help you keep to your schedule as much as possible (a reminder buddy - not a brutal beat-me-up-if-I-miss-an-appt buddy).\n\n5.  Talk to your school counselor about your class schedule and get a tutor to help you over the hump until you can develop good learning habits.\n\nGood luck!
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Focus on what you are doing and realize when your mind starts wandering. You have to keep bringing your self back to your self. And stop the daydreaming!
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Keep a to-do list electronically so that you can constantly re-prioritize it. Print it out first thing in the morning, and keep it in your sight all day. Don't be afraid to put small tasks on the list. It will help you feel like you're accomplishing more during the day. Cross off tasks as you finish them and update the electronic copy at the end of the day.\n\nIf you need an hour or more to work on something, schedule the time on your calendar so that no one schedules a meeting for you. This also helps you keep yourself on track. Put aside other tasks (unless they're urgent, of course), and concentrate on that one project for the time you've scheduled. It really helps.
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you can fix that tomorrow. us procrastinators are going to rule the world..... someday.
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I asked this same question a few days ago and honestly the best answer I got was get an exercize buddy and it has worked!! I was such a procrastinator but now that I have a buddy I actually am motivated to work out. We get together 3-5 times a week.It is the best thing i ever did! Good luck to you!!
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Sit down, make a list, prioritize that list and start with the first and do not go to the next until you have it done and crossed it off of the list. You will be surprised at how fast you are setting down and making a new list and how fast you get caught up just by doing a few things every day.
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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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Okay, I won't say just do it.  But I'm a procrastinator at heart but I find that even though I want to put things off I know that once I get started I will do what needs to be done and usually go on to do a bunch of other things.  If I don't start it won't get done.  It's just that simple.  I don't know if there is any actual cure for it.
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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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First things first. I personally do my things according to how important the thing/project is. Then I go one at a time with a faster pace - fast enough not to make mistakes otherwise, I have to redo it and it is obviously a waste of time already spent. Everything is important so make a list of the ones thats due sooner. Make A to do list and check them out soon as you are done. Just calm down and focus.
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First, get off of Yahoo answers! it's the ultimate procrastination site. See, i'm procrastinating myself right now!\n\nNext, take assessing your work as a job itself, and break it into short tasks that you can accomplish one step at a time.\n\nThen, start with the first task (assessing your work), and promise yourself a break after you do it. Limit your break time, but do something you enjoy between tasks, even if it's just watching tv for half an hour, or going on yahoo answers for 15 minutes ;)\n\nThen do the next task, and take another short break. etc...\n\nThis way, you keep on getting things done, and you still have some fun (or at least something less miserable) to look forward to throughout the day/evening, even if you do have a lot of work to do.\n\ngood luck!
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Discipline your thinking.  You can control what you think about, you just have to have the discipline, and character to do it.  \nWhenever you notice your mind wondering onto something else, make yourself focus on what it is your suppose to be thinking about.  It will be difficult at first, but will become easier the more you make yourself do it.  \nYou will find that you will become a more productive person when you can force yourself to focus on a task.
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If you try to focus on all the stuff you have to do all at once, you'll probably be overwhelmed and won't know where to begin. Instead, break the stuff you have to do into smaller tasks, prioritize and do the most important things first. Only concentrate on one task at a time. \n\nTry not to procrastinate... I know this is easier said than done, but for me, at least, most stress comes because I put things off to the last minute and then I get freaked out that I won't be able to finish on time. Sometimes if I'm procrastinating (like now) I'll play little mind games with myself and say something like, "you can (insert whatever mind-numbing, avoidance activity you are currently engaged in... asking/answering question on Yahoo Answers, for example) after you've finished your rough draft." But usually once I get started with the work I need to do, that's most of the battle and I won't go back to whatever b.s. I was doing to waste time before.\n\nI know this sounds like it should go without saying, but for a lot of people it doesn't...when it comes to studying for an exam, try to really focus on what you know is most likely to be on the test--what came up most in class, ideas or subjects you came across multiple times, topics on the review sheet (if any). Don't waste time trying to read every word in your text book, or catch up on reading you are behind on, because that won't help you. If you are really behind on the reading, just skim over it.\n\nAs for a long term solution, if you really think you have depression and an anxiety disorder, talk to a doctor. There might be a prescription that would really help you calm down and enable you to work more effectively. \n\nOk, now I need to go take my own advice and do all of the above. Good luck with everything.