How to Stop Procrastination

Procrastination is something many of us struggle with, especially as students. It's when we delay our tasks or set aside studying for a test until the last minute. This can create unnecessary stress and make us feel overwhelmed the second we snap out of this spell. In order to stop procrastinating, we first need to understand why we do it in the first place. Sometimes, we might feel afraid of failing or just have no motivation to do the task. Other times, we may just not have any interest in the task at all. By recognizing these feelings, we can slowly learn to find ways that help us overcome them.

One way to stop procrastinating is to have motivation to do it. For example, set a reward for yourself. You can treat yourself to your favorite food after you finish your goal. This way, you finishing your task seems tempting because you have a reason and so, you feel more motivated to do it.

Another simple way to stop it is to break tasks into smaller, manageable parts. For example, instead of picturing your task as a whole, you can divide it into steps like brainstorming, researching, and then writing. When you divide it into smaller and easier tasks, while also taking some breaks if needed, doing your task little by little, staying focused until you complete it is better than laying on your bed and scrolling through your phone until you force yourself to complete your task all at once, at a hurried pace. Between breaks, it will help you stay focused, making your task seem less stressful and much more enjoyable.

Lastly, it's important to search for ways that can assist us with achieving our goals, and at the same time, by caring about our well-being as well, especially when we have to deal with stressful school work. We should write down what we want to achieve and make a plan to get there. When we complete a task or reach a specific goal, treating ourselves to something fun or rewarding, like watching a show or hanging out with friends, can motivate us to keep going. By understanding our feelings, breaking tasks into smaller parts, and rewarding ourselves, we can beat procrastination and feel more in control of our schoolwork.

– Sombo Kouch