Procrastination----Time is of the Essence!

I am the WORST prcrastinator ever. I am getting better, though. When I have lots of assignments, I tend to freak out and shut down, so nothing gets accomplished. Here is what I already do to help myself get the job done:

1. Set a reasonable time limit. Literally writing down in my agenda/planner "US History-20 mins." is a lot better than thinking about how long the assignment is going to take.

2. Take a "time out." Resting my brain every fifteen minutes keeps it from getting fried.

3. Think rationally. Saying things like, "I'll never get this done," or, "This is gonna take forever," doesn't help. Trying not to make global, black-and-white statements keep things in perspective.

There are still many things that I need to work on, though. I am willing to start working on:

1. Getting started as soon as possible. Think of it as having to swallow nasty cold medicine. You have to do it sooner, or later; better soon than late.

2. Staying on task. Helping to eliminate distractions keeps you focused

3. Keeping up a steady, non-hurried pace. Like excercizing, you don't want to over-exhert yourself, but you also want to be productive.

4. Ask more questions! I tend to feel stupid if I ask for help, even if no one else thinks I am. I am my own worst critic.

5. Don't get too worried, even if the result isn't perfect. It's better to get up and try again than to not get up in the first place.