Every student knows the horrors of procrastination at least once in their lives. Though a handful of young learners are able tostart and complete their work within the given deadline without too much of a fuss, there are still some students who wait right up until last minute panic comes to their aid.
Some even believe that they are incapable of studying or doing assignments without this sort of pressure. Contrary to popular belief, it has been proven that children actually lose out on a lot of important information and are unable to process facts long enough to remember them for a test or exam when they study at the last moment.
Tips to Avoid Procrastination
- Build Yourself Up
- A lot of the work that successful students do depends on their mental stamina and motivation.
- To do anything that you’re not particular fond of – that is, homework – you need to get into the head space that is conducive to
- Find ways to encourage and motivate yourself.
- The hardest part is always starting. Once you begin working, you settle into a rhythm and pace that eventually get the job done.
- Different people have different means of motivation.
- Some people think about the end goals that they want to achieve. Education is the pathway to a successful life, money and sometimes, fame.
- Others think about the satisfaction of achieving good grades and getting into a dream college thank their hard work.
- Whatever your reasons are, find a way to work it into the process of motivating yourself.
- Use post-it notes and place them in areas where they can be viewed often and in between study sessions.
- If necessary, look up speeches from successful people and follow their tips towards success.
- Half the work that needs to be done is in your head, once you begin there is no stopping how much work can get done in a single day.
- This is a great way to push yourself to start an assignment the very minute you receive it.
- In class, or on the way home, prepare yourself mentally for the work that needs to be done.
- This way, once you reach home, all that is left to do is begin.
- Create a Schedule
- The best way to get any work done is to have a plan of action.
- Having a plan of action means creating a schedule that fits in all the work that needs to be done.
- Start with a simple to-do list, and then move on to a daily, weekly and monthly planner. Doing so will help you work out how much time you have till each deadline and thus, work can be broken down into simple steps.
- A daily schedule will help jot out what needs to be done during the day and how much time will be remaining for more work or recreational activities.
- Build a flexible routine. This way you will know exactly how long research for or writing an assignment will take.
- When people have estimated about the amount of time they have to complete something, they usually try to battle the clock. This helps with staying on track and completing a maximum amount of work.
- Having a routine reduces the likelihood of procrastination. However, it is good to keep it flexible in case of any unforeseen problem or issues that may arise while doing theassignment.
- Following a routine strictly is a great way to avoid any last minute pressure, since the routine will be created specifically for a set deadline.
- This isdefinitely one of the tips to complete a complex project overnight.
- Prioritize and Break Down Tasks
- Eisenhower had a theory that not all urgent tasks were important and not all important tasks were urgent.
- By prioritizingassignments, it will be easier to maximum time utility and get all necessary work done.
- There is another way one can prioritize school work, according to importance, deadline and difficulty.
- It is advisable to finish all difficult assignments first. This way even though you may be low on energy, the easier task will not demand as much brain power.
- Of course, urgent tasks will need to be as soon as possible.
- However, if there is an assignment that is important because of the marks you may receive or weight it may hold, it is necessary to ensure that there is more than enough time to complete it.
- Having a lot of assignments to complete can be extremely stressful.
- This is why it is crucial to break down each assignment over a period of a few days leading up to the day of submission.
- Smaller tasks seem less daunting and much easier to complete.
- With each completed section there is a feeling of satisfaction that acts as a natural motivating factor and encourages students to continue doing good work.
- Healthy Environment
- A very crucial factor to reduce stress is the environment in which students do their work.
- Choose a study area that is neat, cool, and has adequate lighting. If possible place your table near a window.
- Remember, it is best to study during the day and finish all your work.
- If you’re getting bored of studying in the same place every day, try and change up the routine.
- Go to a library or a café (but make sure that it isn’t too busy or noisy) and study there for an hour or so.
- A simple change like this can help improve concentration and study habits.
- Physical Health
- While your mental health is extremely important, you need physical stamina and drive to do any work at all.
- Get enough rest and sleep, follow a proper routine and do not stay up late nights.
Using these simple techniques can help you change the way you study completely. Through this change, you will notice how well your grades increase without too much of a struggle. Turn studying into a daily habit! This will take at least a month to do! So, buckle down and stick to your resolution to avoid the pressure of doing assignments on the last day.