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ah, procrastination\u2026 it\u2019s probably been a student weakness for as long as students and schools have been around! after all, what\u2019s just one more television show before you start studying? what\u2019s another 30 minutes on twitter? or one more game on your cell phone? you can always come up with a list of reasons why you can\u2019t get back to studying – or even start studying in the first place. since procrastination most often leads to cramming, and we know that cramming can negatively affect your academics (link to cramming post), it\u2019s important to keep yourself motivated to stay on track even despite outside distractions. try our tips to avoid procrastination below:<\/p>\n

make a daily to-do list<\/h3>\n

stay organized with a daily to-do list and write out everything you need to accomplish for the day, including your studies. check off each task as you get it done. you\u2019ll be much more likely to get your study hours in if it\u2019s the one lingering item that hasn\u2019t been checked off yet.<\/p>\n

turn off your phone<\/h3>\n

when you\u2019re studying at the library and trying to focus, you don\u2019t need the diversions of text messages, apps, and games. before you open your books, turn your phone off, and don\u2019t turn it back on until you\u2019ve finished with your study session. keep track of time by using a stopwatch, not your phone. <\/p>\n

tell friends and family<\/h3>\n

inform your friends and family about your educational goals and make sure they know you\u2019re trying to study for an important exam. the people around you can help hold you accountable to your study schedule if they know you shouldn\u2019t be out every night at parties or events. <\/p>\n

start small<\/h3>\n

it can be difficult to start studying if you plan your study time in five, six, or seven hour blocks. you can find all kinds of excuses to tell yourself you don\u2019t have that kind of time. break your studies up into small, manageable blocks of time to make things more surmountable. <\/p>\n

create rewards and consequences<\/h3>\n

you\u2019ll be less likely to procrastinate if you come up with a fun reward for studying at the end of the day or week. maybe a bowl of ice cream or extra time on the phone will motivate you to keep up with your study schedule. likewise, if you don\u2019t accomplish everything on your study plan, you might take away television or internet time. <\/p>\n

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about the author:<\/h2>\n

\"catherinecatherine supports magoosh\u2019s future grad school students by unlocking tricks of the test prep and application trade. catherine spends her free time checking out local farmer\u2019s markets, reading food and lifestyle blogs, and watching bravo. she is forever in search of the best mexican and italian food in any given city.<\/em><\/p>\n

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