1. Awareness and Self-Reflection
Consider the potential reasons why you procrastinate and what function it serves for you. How does procrastination make you feel? When did you start to fall into these habits or has it always been a struggle? Are there certain things that you procrastinate on more than others? Getting insight into the root of the problem through self-awareness can help you come up with an effective solution later on.
2. Time Management
Figuring out which time management and organization techniques work for you can be a long process, but they are worth it in the long run.
Here are some ideas (they may not work for everyone!):
Start on assignments as early as possible. Even if you just work on something for a little bit, you’ll be closer to getting it done later on.
Put due dates on your calendar and schedule time to work on those assignments before those dates.
Minimize distractions and find an environment that is best for you to focus.
Set reasonable goals by breaking big tasks down into smaller parts and creating manageable lists of things to do.
Have people hold you accountable by asking someone to check in on your progress. You could do this by studying with a group of people.
Allot time for things you enjoy as rewards for getting work done.
3. Motivation
Work on finding productive reasons for engaging in tasks. This may include setting and focusing on attainable goals then monitoring your progress. Try to re-frame your to-do lists from obligations to things that will help you achieve your future plans. Also, consider your personal reasons for enrolling in a specific course or pursuing your major(s) or minor(s). Knowing these reasons may help you find more motivation to complete a task.
4. Engagement
Stay actively engaged in your courses Try to:
Seek out what’s interesting and personally relevant in your course material.
Set your own purpose for projects and assignments. How can they help you right now and/or in the future?
Ask yourself: what are you learning from the class and the assigned tasks?
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