Fighting Procrastination Toolbox
Procrastination can be difficult to overcome. Here are some tools and resources to help you get started on your projects and homework.
Tips and Tricks for Managing Motivation and Procrastination.
Visualize the information.
Make large projects more manageable.
Break down small projects into doable pieces.
Identify what needs your attention.
Discover how you use your time.
Helpful Tips:
10-minute rule
If you’re feeling unmotivated to work on something, but know you need to, try working on it for 10 minutes. Set a timer, work on the assignment, and then see if you feel like continuing after the 10 minutes is up. This also works for workouts, cleaning, and other self-care activities.
Being around other people who are working can make you more motivated to do your own work! Try going to body doubling hours provided by the Academic Achievement Center. Learn more about body doubling on the tutoring website.
Reward yourself when you’ve accomplished something
Whether you are working on a large project or a small homework assignment, reward yourself when you’ve reached your goal! Rewards can include taking a break, having a snack, going on a walk, or chatting with your friends.
Additional Resources:
For more information, read this blog post from Calm.com
Lafene offers workshops to help you develop life skills. Check out their offerings.
Use this resource to learn more about why you might be procrastinating.