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Do the stuff you procrastinate most about first so it's out the way and you can get on with your other tasks
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Take small breaks where you maybe might go downstairs be on your phone for half an hour and then go upstairs and leave your phone downstairs (Just an example)
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try different studying environments, even if they seem a bit cliche, like starbucks/cafes or maybe an open study area or a library!
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If a task is too long or big then break it down! This makes it easier as it goes from a big pile of work to small tasks that are simpler whilst also easing you into a productive mindset
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watch a video that reminds you why you are doing what your doing or look at how successful people are in your desired field of work!
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Put on some motivating music
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There is an approach called the two minute rule! Created by David Allen, it states that you should look at all the tasks you've got to do today and if any are going to take less than two minutes you should do them right away.
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Instead of waiting to be prepared and for their to be a perfect time to study, just do it, throw yourself in the deep end and see what happens!
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Keep a distraction log, if you have any distracting thoughts during your next study session, write them down and look at them later when you have finished all your tasks. I think this one is helpful because i believe in order for us to do something that distracts us we are always sat thinking about it beforehand
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limit your screen time before bed, i used to find this quite difficult but now i enjoy it, its very relaxing!
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Create an easy, cosy bedtime routine. E.G brush teeth get in bed turn phone off with an alarm before 12 pm, start laying in bed at a certain time and get all cosy and warm with maybe youtube on if you need some noise to sleep or even sounds that make you sleepy! You will feel yourself drift off eventually.
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Avoid large meals or caffeine before sleep as caffeine is a stimulant, meaning it keeps you a wake!
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don't take long naps throughout the day!
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Keep a blind or curtain open so your natural body clock wakes up to the light coming in through the window
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Try to make a concious decision to be on time, even if your a little bit early
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Be brutal with your to do list, if your doing something that's going to make you late, do it later and arrive on time! But, definitely make sure you do it later.
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Preparation is key, prepare the night before so you can wake up get dressed and get on with your day, create your to do list around where you need to be and the times you need to be there
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try not to pick up your phone as soon as you wake up, otherwise that's another 15 minutes that could make you late! As soon as you wake up, get up and stand in your room or sit on your bed and allow yourself to wake up fully, even do some stretches if it helps!
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