How to stop procrastinating...

Looking for some advice.

During A levels I was so disciplined with revision. I started revising months in advance for my exams and when it came to it, I'd set a timer and get through a day's revision no problem.

I find that since I've started university, I get boosts of motivation but these are rare. I love the course I'm doing but there's things going on in my personal life that keep distracting me so I end up trailing off into my own thoughts when I should be studying. I also have an operation coming up after exams but I really just want to put the thought of it to one side and focus on what's important. I mean, exams are in early May so there's no time to waste!

So, what do you guys do when you find yourself procrastinating?

Hi

If you've been studying pretty much non-stop since starting school, there may be an element of mental fatigue.

Try and set yourself a time that is manageable. For example, if you say that you're going to revise all day, it may not happen. If you say that you will revise for a couple of hours in the morning then do something leisurely in the afternoon, it may be more realistic. Start with what you can manage, then gradually increase the time.

Finding alternative venues to revise (university library / local library / coffee shop that offers WIFI) may also help. If you say that you will go to one venue, do up to e.g. 2 hours revision, then move to another venue, it breaks up the day.

Although you need to do a lot of studying, having rest / social / leisure activities are important too. Give yourself something to look forward to later in the day, and I'd also recommend a cut-off point (e.g. 6pm) so that you don't feel guilty when you're not studying.

Good luck!!

Maybe try this out: "Sadistic Writing App Deletes Your Work if You Stop Typing"

...Pretty brutal

I think 5 seconds is a bit extreme! I would probably end up typing hello hello hello just to keep up with my brain trying to process what I was writing and what I was actually supposed to be answering!

I agree. 5 seconds is a bit too extreme, but in principle I think the idea would work- maybe just lengthen the time a bit!

Looking for some advice.

During A levels I was so disciplined with revision. I started revising months in advance for my exams and when it came to it, I'd set a timer and get through a day's revision no problem.

I find that since I've started university, I get boosts of motivation but these are rare. I love the course I'm doing but there's things going on in my personal life that keep distracting me so I end up trailing off into my own thoughts when I should be studying. I also have an operation coming up after exams but I really just want to put the thought of it to one side and focus on what's important. I mean, exams are in early May so there's no time to waste!

So, what do you guys do when you find yourself procrastinating?

Hi

If you've been studying pretty much non-stop since starting school, there may be an element of mental fatigue.

Try and set yourself a time that is manageable. For example, if you say that you're going to revise all day, it may not happen. If you say that you will revise for a couple of hours in the morning then do something leisurely in the afternoon, it may be more realistic. Start with what you can manage, then gradually increase the time.

Finding alternative venues to revise (university library / local library / coffee shop that offers WIFI) may also help. If you say that you will go to one venue, do up to e.g. 2 hours revision, then move to another venue, it breaks up the day.

Although you need to do a lot of studying, having rest / social / leisure activities are important too. Give yourself something to look forward to later in the day, and I'd also recommend a cut-off point (e.g. 6pm) so that you don't feel guilty when you're not studying.

Good luck!!

When I'm procrastinating, I like to make a timetable of the things I need to do but leave enough time so that my goals for the study session are realistic enough good luck with your exams!

Maybe try this out: "Sadistic Writing App Deletes Your Work if You Stop Typing"

...Pretty brutal

Looking for some advice.

During A levels I was so disciplined with revision. I started revising months in advance for my exams and when it came to it, I'd set a timer and get through a day's revision no problem.

I find that since I've started university, I get boosts of motivation but these are rare. I love the course I'm doing but there's things going on in my personal life that keep distracting me so I end up trailing off into my own thoughts when I should be studying. I also have an operation coming up after exams but I really just want to put the thought of it to one side and focus on what's important. I mean, exams are in early May so there's no time to waste!

So, what do you guys do when you find yourself procrastinating?

So do you set a time limit of when that timetable of 'things to do' has to be done by? Yeah! Sometimes we can be a tad ambitious and unrealistic so it's about finding that balance.

Thank you!! You too!

I just got this app after hearing about it for ages. It basically keeps you focused for half an hour (growing a little tree) and you cant go and procrastinate on your phone or you lose the tree. Strange but it's oddly rewarding especially if you often procrastinate with your phone.