Procrastination and Concentration?
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Procrastination should not be something to eliminate.\nJust remember, \nProcrastinators will rule the world...some day.
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I am an awful procrastinator.  I once read a theory on procrastination, according to this article; many people who are afraid of failing tend to do this, which would also include overachievers; of course they wanting a perfect result. I know I am not a perfectionist; I don't think so anyway.  Sometimes I think it is depression, just not having the drive to accomplish something.  Or again not wanting something less than perfect, wow that does kinda make sense.  For me I really do believe it is just a low-grade depression, lack of enthusiasm, yes that would be me.
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breakdown what your working on into smaller time frames.  Go at stuff in 20-30 minute spurts. Then break, clear your mind, and do it again.  That's what has helped me out
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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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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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As for me, I'm procrastinating.  I have lots of difficult things going on in my life right now, so I'm avoiding them by coming on here.  Right now my pseudo goal is getting to 1000 points (level 3).  I've told myself that when I get 1000 points, I'll go do one of the more trying things on my plate.  I'll be at 988 after this question.  These are the strange games procrastinators play.\n\nI have accomplished several other tasks today by playing these silly games.  I am sure there are many fellow procrastinators with me.  Others may just be home from work feeling a little sick, but not too sick for this.  Others may be what we used to call losers before we became more enlightened.  Uh-oh, I don't want to think too much about the difference between a procrastinator and a loser!\n\nBasically that's who's on here! LOL!  (That's more loser talk!)  My other form of procrastination is Yahoo Games.
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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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we are concentrating,  we can't do 2 things at once
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Sadly, most procrastinators are prefectionists. \n\nTo stop the procrastination you have to give up some of the perfection.
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You should try 'active study' methods.\nMake short notes and summaries as you read. This works for all subjects.\nRemember that you can only concentrate fully for between 30 and 40 minutes at a time and that the most productive time is the second hour of study.
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I'll tell you tomorrow. Kidding.\n\nReally, I think the trick is to realize that it isn't so bad - not so daunting if you just stick to the schedule, and get 'er done.\n\nFor me, procrastinating was always because I didn't feel like working. It was when I began to realize that I had twice as much work to do if I just left it that I realized that was all the motivation I needed to get it done.\n\nIt is more work to leave it. Whenever you don't feel like doing it, just think of what a pain the catchup is gonna be!
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Are you interested?\n\nIf you can answer this question honestly, then you will get the answer to your question.  Concentration is directly related to interest, if you are interested in doing something you concentrate else you are distracted.\n\nEven then try doing these things if possible:\nWhenever you feel your concentration wavering, get up from your studies move away for approx. 5 mins and come back.  In between don't go and watch TV.\nFeel your eyes are drooping, splash cold water on them a few times but don't wipe immediately.\nDon't study at a stretch, never good, you will not be able to retain anything.\nAlways have a settled time and place if possible, coz "Practice Makes Perfect".  Your mind and body need to get used to routine, and then it will be almost automatic.  You won't need to get up to study, it will happen automatically.\n\nLast but not the least, don't try doing everything now at the last moment, prioritise your workload and then do it.\n\nFor your future do pranayam and dhyana, they will really help you. Trust me.
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i have the same problem. what i've found to help is to listen to music. i have also found that doing it out side while playing with a pet or while talking to a friend help a lot because then you actually are concentrating but on two things. it should make it easier. or you could tryplaying a sport befor you do your homework.
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mental concentration to perform well
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I don recommend medications specialliy for concentration.\nUSe the clock. . !!\nyes .. the clock be in front of you and start to set 10 minutes as a challenge for you not to distract from the table area .. then after succedding to do this .. increase it to larger .. don have to make it using sutdying books ta the first .. yu amy do that using a magazine first then astudy book ...\ngood luck ..
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Think of concentration improvement as a three-step process:\n1. Learn the causes of poor concentration and decide which apply to you;\n2. Understand what you can do to control these factors; and\n3. Make your control habitual.  \n\nLEARN THE CAUSES\n\nCONTROL THE CAUSES\n\nExternal Causes\n\nEnvironmental distractions: TV, chairs that are too comfortable, snacks, other people, etc.\n\nLeave or re-arrange a distracting environment. Go to a library or a classroom when you seriously intend to study.  \n\nNoise: Music with words, conversations\n\nTrain yourself to study away from others and in silence.\n\nInternal Causes\nPhysical distractions: hunger, drowsiness.\n\nPlan to study when you are most alert. Eat a high-protein snack. Do five minutes of light exercise to wake up.  \n\nBoredom, dislike, disinterest\n\nFind a reason which satisfies you for taking the class; talk with other students and the professor.  \n\nAnxiety about studies\n\nMake sure you know how to study effectively. Put the course in perspective.  \n\nIntimidating study tasks\n\nBreak up large tasks into achievable subtasks. Do the most intimidating task first. Give yourself rewards for progress and punishments for avoidance.  \n\nDaydreaming\n\nSeparate daydreams from studying. When your mind starts to wander, write down the interrupting thought and continue studying. Or recall important points and then turn away from your book and continue to daydream. When you're ready to read again, do so. The trick is not to daydream and read at the same time.  \n\nPersonal worries\n\nIdentify and define the problem and develop a concrete, specific plan to resolve personal worries. Talk with someone who can help: a friend, a counselor, a specialist.\n\nMAKE CONTROL HABITUAL\nEven if you lapse into old habits of distraction and daydreaming, keep insisting of yourself that you concentrate using these controls until you can routinely concentrate well on your studies for fifty minutes of every hour.
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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!!