In all honesty, procrastination is my nemesis-- and I think that goes for a whole lot of people, even here in the perfect world of studyblr. Here are some tips to get better at sitting down and going for it without getting distracted!
Clear any clutter off your desk. Having a more minimal workspace without yesterday’s receipt from lunch keeps you more focused.
Remove irrelevant items. If you don’t need it for the task at hand, get rid of it. This applies especially to appealing books, games, and puzzles.
Close the door. Whether literally, or figuratively, let other people know you’re working and ask them not to disturb you so you stay focused.
Use a website blocker. If you really need to stay away, try an app or extension to make sure you stick to focusing. Here are some options:
Turn off phone notifications. Almost nothing is more likely to distract you, so use aeroplane mode, or block all social media notifications.
Make a to-do list. Getting a solid list of what you need to do is one step closer to getting it done! Here are some printables that might help you:
Weekly to-do list from @studeying
To-do list printables from @apricot-studies
To-do list from @aescademic
Let’s do this! from @sundayscholar
Schedule according to your priorities. Breaking your tasks down by importance is another way to categorize and be more efficient.
Ensure that you look ahead. If necessary, look at your schedule in the future and plan that so that you’re forced to stay on track in order to not get behind your schedule.
Track what you’ve done. If you can check it off your list, you’ll just want that feeling again. It encourages you by showing that you can do it!
Time yourself. If you commit to ten minutes of work, you’re far more likely to just keep going, and timing’s also a great tracked. Here are a few apps you might find handy!
Reward yourself at set times or milestones. Take breaks, grab a cup of coffee or an orange, and don’t work yourself into the ground. Giving yourself ten minutes off will refresh you, as long as you don’t go straight back to your distractions.
You’ve got this!! Get yourself sorted and get going, because you most certainly have it in you :D
