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there's a chrome extension called "stayfocusd" or something - if you turn on the 'nuclear option' and the setting where you have to type in this massive paragraph without mistakes etc (basically impossible) to turn it off, you can't go onto any blacklisted sites :smile:

I'd just go on incognito.. :getmecoat:

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Original post by Infamous*

ok serious advice:

You need create an evironment that removes as many distractions as possible, e.g.
turning your wifi off on your phone so you don't get whatsapp messages,
use apps which block websites you procrastinate on (I use StayFocused) etc.

One thing that helps me is not thinking about the workload, I just put myself in a "Just do it" mindset.

Hope this helps

Okay, the first one's fine since I don't have a smartphone, but apps don't work like I mentioned above. I think I could just turn off the internet altogether, or even not use my laptop, but I basically do all my revision on my laptop and the internet's too helpful...

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username1924691

I always find that peer pressure is the only thing that stops me from procrastinating. If I'm at school or in the library and its full of people studying then I'll focus but if I'm home alone I'll procrastinate!

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TheOtherSide.

Original post by Edminzodo

It only works at 10 PM the night before the exam for me . . . :s-smilie:

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So I've got to wait 45 minutes before I frighten myself into doing some revision? :tongue:

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TheOtherSide.

Original post by Christie_xx

I actually find I do better around others too! Thing is I don't think there's a library that's open right now, and my exam's tomorrow. :erm:

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Sandtrooper

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Original post by TheOtherSide.

So I've got to wait 45 minutes before I frighten myself into doing some revision? :tongue:

Seems to work for me. I make TSR threads and gush out knowledge.

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claireestelle

Original post by TheOtherSide.

I need help.

there's an extension called stayfocused, if you set it to the nuclear option it blocks all sites for a set period of time (with no way of turning it off) except the ones on your white list.
You can get an app on your phone that has pretty trees grow but the second you pick it up they die, worth a try maybe.

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TheOtherSide.

Original post by Edminzodo

Seems to work for me. I make TSR threads and gush out knowledge.

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I think I should stay well clear of TSR if I want to make any progress..

Original post by claireestelle

there's an extension called stayfocused, if you set it to the nuclear option it blocks all sites for a set period of time (with no way of turning it off) except the ones on your white list.You can get an app on your phone that has pretty trees grow but the second you pick it up they die, worth a try maybe.

I've tried both, and neither has managed to keep me off the websites for long. :s-smilie:

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username1924691

Original post by TheOtherSide.

I actually find I do better around others too! Thing is I don't think there's a library that's open right now, and my exam's tomorrow. :erm:

Ohh dear. Well if it helps to peer pressure you into studying, then I'll tell you that I'm off to go do loads of studying rn :tongue:

Another thing that helps me focus is getting stressed out about the exam. If I genuinely believe that I'll fail if I keep procrastinating I usually find a way to focus.

Good luck in your exam tomorrow!

Reply 28

Xepz

Just wait till day befor exam .... It should stop the procrastination :biggrin:

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claireestelle

Original post by TheOtherSide.

I've tried both, and neither has managed to keep me off the websites for long. :s-smilie:

would trying something like working in short bursts of say 20 minutes work for you? pomodoro timers can be good for that sort of thing :smile:

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TheOtherSide.

Original post by Christie_xx

Ohh dear. Well if it helps to peer pressure you into studying, then I'll tell you that I'm off to go do loads of studying rn :tongue:

I think that works more when I see people studying right in front of me. :lol:

I'm sure that fear of failure will kick in soon. (I just hope it's not too late)

Original post by Xepz

Just wait till day befor exam .... It should stop the procrastination :biggrin:

This is the day before my exam.

Reply 31

TheOtherSide.

Original post by claireestelle

would trying something like working in short bursts of say 20 minutes work for you? pomodoro timers can be good for that sort of thing :smile:

Believe me when I say I've tried everything. Even pomodoro timers. I just end up having super long breaks in between those twenty minutes of work. :frown:

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claireestelle

Original post by TheOtherSide.

Believe me when I say I've tried everything. Even pomodoro timers. I just end up having super long breaks in between those twenty minutes of work. :frown:

hmm, how about going to a coffee shop with no wifi in it?

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Ordo

Just ask yourself why are you doing this in the first place :P

Reply 34

TheOtherSide.

Original post by claireestelle

hmm, how about going to a coffee shop with no wifi in it?

Too late for that right now, I'd say.

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claireestelle

Original post by TheOtherSide.

Too late for that right now, I'd say.

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do you need it, do you really:P

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TheOtherSide.

Original post by Ordo

Just ask yourself why are you doing this in the first place :P

I'm procrastinating because I hate English Lit. And I might be addicted to TSR.

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Sandtrooper

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Original post by TheOtherSide.

I think I should stay well clear of TSR if I want to make any progress..

I've tried both, and neither has managed to keep me off the websites for long. :s-smilie: