{"id":8491,"date":"2023-06-09T11:59:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T11:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kortext.com\/?p=8491"},"modified":"2024-10-09T14:05:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T14:05:39","slug":"5-tips-to-overcome-procrastination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kortext.com\/student-hub\/ambassador-blogs\/5-tips-to-overcome-procrastination\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips to overcome procrastination\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>By Vasile Boico &#8211; University of Birmingham student and Kortext Student Ambassador.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your room is tidy, your bookshelf is sorted by genre, your wardrobe is organised by colour and season, but you have not started working on your assignments yet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does this sound like you?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Procrastination means putting off tasks until the last\u00a0minute. You know you have important deadlines coming up, and you know what you should be doing. Yet, you are not motivated enough to get the ball rolling.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Several weeks later, you are inevitably forced to pull an anxiety-induced all-nighter, fuelled by many cups of coffee or energy drinks. The aftermath? You end up feeling annoyed, exhausted, and perhaps submitting an assignment that does not showcase the high-quality of work you are capable of.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To avoid that and the accompanying lack of sleep and undesirable feelings, here are 5 tips you can use against procrastination.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get a planner and set your goals<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You do not have to spend money on a planner. There are plenty of free options to choose from, such as the calendar app on your phone, the Structured app, or even <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canva.com\">Canva.com<\/a>. The great thing about Canva is that it allows you to create and customise your own planner. Once you get a planner it is easier to keep track of various assignments and deadlines and to establish your simple, attainable goals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Create a timeline<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The next step is to create a timeline to achieve your goals. For example, this could look something like: \u201cMonday, 10-11am: I will write the introduction for my essay\u201d. It is very important to divide your work into smaller, more manageable\u00a0pieces\u00a0as this makes the assignment less intimidating.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find a learning\/writing technique that works for you<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are many different types of people with many different preferences in terms of learning styles and approaches to writing. You may be able to study or work on an essay for 5-6 hours at once, or you may have a short attention span and may need more breaks in-between your study sessions. If the latter is true, then you may benefit from the Pomodoro Method. In brief, this technique breaks down work into intervals and recommends studying\/working for 25 minutes straight, then taking a break for 5 minutes. One interval is called a \u201cpomodoro\u201d. After you complete four \u201cpomodoros\u201d, you get a 25-minute break. This\u00a0will\u00a0improve your focus and receptiveness to new information. Try and see whether it works for you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get rid of distractions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">First and foremost, turn off your phone or put it on flight mode. That way you will not feel tempted to check Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat every 10 minutes. Second, invest in a pair of noise-cancelling earbuds. The fewer distractions, the more and better-quality work done. The more and better-quality work done, the higher grades. It is far too easy to shift your attention to something else when there are people chatting in the other room, or when your Instagram notifications are constantly showing up on your screen. Therefore, you need to make sure that you are studying\/working in a distraction-free environment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reward yourself<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyone loves incentives. It is\u00a0essential\u00a0to reward yourself after you complete a task. This way you will also feel more determined\u00a0to get\u00a0more\u00a0stuff done. It could be a cup of hot chocolate after you have written your introduction for your essay, or an episode of your favourite TV show after you have been studying throughout the afternoon. There is mounting evidence showing a strong link between good habit formation and reward. The human brain wants what it wants, so treat yourself!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There you have it &#8211; the 5 tips against procrastination<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kortext.com\/blog\/stress-what-is-it-and-how-to-overcome-it\/\">.<\/a> The first step to manage procrastination is to recognise that you are doing it. Then, use the strategies listed above to overcome it. Good luck with your assignments!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Vasile Boico &#8211; University of Birmingham student and Kortext Student Ambassador. Your room is tidy, your bookshelf is sorted by genre, your wardrobe is organised by colour and season, but you have not started working on your assignments yet.\u00a0 Does this sound like you?\u00a0 Procrastination means putting off tasks until the last\u00a0minute. 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