Tired of doing work and the semester running long. You probably think you're going to get around it eventually or maybe you simply feel overwhelmed and that's okay. Despite the reason, you understand you need to stop procrastinating because If continue to procrastinate over a long period of time, you can eventually become demotivated and disillusioned with your work, which can lead to depression and decrease your GPA and order to increase your chances of getting into medical school. You might want to look for a change, but if you're reading this you're on the right path!
As someone who is an undergrad and has been down this road before for this exact reason, I’m here to explain how you can overcome procrastination and find self-motivation. Procrastination is a behavior that leads to stress because it makes plans and wishes fail at what should be the point of fulfillment.
Why Do We Procrastinate?
There are many reasons why people chose to procrastinate whether they do it Intentionally or unconsciously. Some of those reasons may be because you lack self-awareness or you have trouble focusing.
Procrastination is connected to negative functioning and study shows people who procrastinate tend to have high levels of anxiety as well as poor impulse control.
Hey, I understand. Coming into college, I was dealing with a lot of things, especially being on my own for the first time and having my first relationship. It was a lot to juggle. When I remember my goals and why I came to school in the first place, I am able to overcome procrastination. If someone like me, who struggles with perfectionism and poor impulse control, can persevere, so can you! You are not the labels that society places on you; you can achieve your goals! You just have to put in the effort and trust that it will pay off in the end.
“As you learn to TRUST YOURSELF something miraculous happens. You begin to TRUST THE PROCESS you are living and the miracles life brings!” — Iyanla Vanzant
First Steps to Change
I just wanted to express how proud I am of you for taking the first step in breaking a terrible habit. Did you know that it takes two months to break a bad behavior and 21-28 days to form a good one?
Recognize when you are procrastinating and become more self-aware.
When you first find out you have an assignment you need to do it now.
Lay out an outline of everything you have to do and when Even if you're not the type to use planners. Writing information down tends to stick more than just saying it to yourself.
Embrace that it's okay to make mistakes. We all do it, even me. It's better to start something early and ask questions rather than wait last minute and find out you don't know anything.
Give yourself a deadline
Last but not least! Reward yourself it's so much better to enjoy yourself knowing you have completed all your rigorous tasks for the week.
Procrastination should not prevent you from doing your finest work. Don't allow procrastination get the best of you if you suffer from it. Remember that if you never start, you will never fail, but you will also never have a chance to succeed.
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