So currently, I am at the end of the semester. Meaning, exams, finals, essays, projects, presentations etc.

Half the time I am struggling from procrastination. I get so overwhelmed that I end up not doing anything because I have no idea how to deal with procrastination.

Now. It has taken me a lot of time. BUT I have found a way that HELPS me.

I am going to share it with all of you, in case you need ideas to help with procrastination.

So. I make daily checklists.

It prioritizes what I need to do in a day.

So for example my main things that I need to do;

Date 1: 

• School at _____ to ____
• Work at _____ to ____
• Skating at ____ to ____
• Doctors appointment at _____ to_____

Now under that I will add the secondary things I need to do during the day.

Date 1 CONT: 

• Make Bed
• Clean room
• Homework
• Write blog post 1
• Clean car
• Essay write 1-2 pages
• Go to the Gym
• Coffee date with ___

 

Also, I also use lists for when I have to pack and go somewhere.

Skating Competition:

• Skates
• Guards
• Dress
• Tights
• Second Outfit
• Warm-up Sweater
• Clothes
• Snack
• Water Bottle
• Phone
• Phone Charger
• Music
• Element Sheet

Or the basic packing list;

• Underwear
• Socks
• Bra (females)
• Pants
• Shirts
• Nice outfit
• etc…

Even for essays, I make a checklist to make sure everything is in the essay.

So example:

• Thesis
• Title
• Source 1
• Source 2
• Source 3
• Intro
• Middle
• Conclusion
• Title Page
• MLA/Source

When I have that list done. Usually my essays are more concrete then when I don’t and I get higher marks.

Now. It does feel good to get the list done.

However, if you have nothing to work for. The list idea does not work.

So I make the reward system for the daily check list.

If I finish a list (Which honestly is VERY RARE sometimes one every week or two), I treat myself to Rockaberry. 

You can chose anything for the treat.

So now that I just crossed off “Blog Post” off my list to help me with procrastination. I actually have to stop procrastinating and go and finish my essay that is due tomorrow.

Hope this helps someone out there.