<p>There have probably been numerous threads about this, but how do you set yourself to accomplish a task at a particular time and deadline without procrastinating?</p>
<p>i usually end up checking my email, facebook, news websites, then cc. </p>
<p>i already got rid of my facebook because it was a death trap for procrastination, but i can't procrastinate in college, so what's a way to focus and do something on time?</p>
<p>Get a stranger to hold a gun to your head.</p>
<p>Or hire a hooker to give you a pleasurable reward each time you complete an assignment</p>
<p>I turn it into a habit. </p>
<p>I force myself to study or do whatever assignment at the same time block everyday. And even on days I have nothing due, I’ll just review. </p>
<p>That way, it becomes a habit to complete–or at least start–everything each day. (I stole this from Cal Newport’s “autopilot” idea, and it works very well)</p>
<p>Then, you don’t have to think about or dread studying or finishing an assignment–you just do it automatically without really thinking about it. </p>
<p>I hope that made sense. If not, go to [Study</a> Hacks](<a href=“http://calnewport.com/blog/]Study”>Study Hacks - Decoding Patterns of Success - Cal Newport) and do a search for “autopilot” he explains it a lot better.</p>
<p>I don’t</p>
<p>Jk for the most part xp I’m getting to know my potential…So I can procrastinate for as long as I know I’m able, then I get to work.</p>
<p>I try and find something even worse than whatever I’m procrastinating on, and then procrastinate on that but doing the work.</p>
<p>Your first step is to get off CC.</p>
<p>I don’t.</p>
<p>I just procrastinate the bare minimum</p>
<p>I write out a schedule with times to get certain things done… like if I have five tests the next day, I designate a certain time frame for studying for each class. I’ll give myself little 5-10 min. breaks in between each time frame, but if I procrastinate and get behind on my schedule I eliminate the breaks until I get back on schedule. I know it doesn’t really PREVENT procrastination, but it makes me feel I’m actually getting somewhere every time I get through one little time frame of studying :)</p>
<p>Also, I know it might seem overrated but listening to classical music does help to stay focused. Even if it’s only for small intervals at a time, find a classical piece that you like and make yourself do homework or study until it’s over, then take a break, and start it again. It sounds repetitive and boring, but more often than not it has worked for me. My personal favorite for studying is Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 :)</p>
<p>If you’re not into old classical music, movie scores are great as well.</p>
<p>Avoid procrastination later :D</p>
<p>I think of all the bad things that could happen if I continue procrastinating. Then I’ll stop.</p>
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<p>Yes, this website can be addicting.</p>
<p>Don’t fight it, embrace it :)</p>
<p>the same way you avoid everything else, starts with a p.</p>
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I’ll give myself a little more time to start doing that.</p>