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3. PRIORITIZE.

3. PRIORITIZE.

Prioritizing your work and assignments is another way to help you avoid procrastination. Every week or so, make a list of what needs to be completed. Make sure you address the most critical or time-sensitive assignments first. Then work your way down the list. Get the hard stuff out of the way first, so that everything that comes after it will seem more manageable.

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2. ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS .

2. ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS .

Getting rid of distractions is another tip to avoid procrastination. By limiting the number of distractions around you, you're more likely to get done what you need to do. Shut your phone off, retreat to a quiet place and listen to classical music or white noise to drown out any noise.

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6. TAKE A BREAK.

6. TAKE A BREAK.

Another tip to avoid procrastination is to take a break from your schoolwork every now and then. Take a 10-15 minute break. Listen to music, take a walk or scream into a pillow — anything that takes your mind off of your school work and allows you to relax. An Oregon State University study shows ...

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4. SET GOALS.

4. SET GOALS.

Part of the reason you might procrastinate is that what you have to do seems overwhelming. It’s a lot easier to get started on a project when you establish simple, reachable goals rather than face a big, vague plan. Instead of telling yourself, “I’ll study chemistry tonight,” you might instead sa...

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1. GET ORGANIZED.

1. GET ORGANIZED.

You are more likely to procrastinate if you don’t have a set plan or idea for completing your work. Investing in a planner is a good idea. Start keeping track of all your assignments and their due dates. When you're organized, it gives you a more orderly and measured framework within which to wor...

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8. HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE.

8. HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE.

Holding yourself accountable for completing your assignments on time, studying for tests, and getting good grades is another tip to avoid procrastination. While it is easy to find reasons not to study and take unnecessary or extra-long breaks, catch yourself before this happens. Remember that you...

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5. SET DEADLINES.

5. SET DEADLINES.

Another tip to avoid procrastination is to set deadlines. Many students get stuck in the “I'll do it tomorrow or eventually” cycle when in truth that day or eventually never comes. It's important to set a specific date for when you want a project or assignment to be completed. Aim to have your pr...

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7. REWARD YOURSELF.

7. REWARD YOURSELF.

Rewarding yourself may create an incentive to complete a task and help avoid procrastination. After studying for a test or completing an assignment, consider giving yourself a reward. It could be as simple as, "Once I finish this assignment, I can watch an episode of my favorite show."

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