Waiting to start assignments just before they are due.

It’s often tempting to tell ourselves that we can’t work on the assignment now because we don’t feel motivated enough or we believe that we perform better under pressure. But waiting may mean losing lots of valuable time. So stay motivated.

15 Minute Rule

Start with a task that won’t take longer than about 15 minutes to complete. No matter how much work we have to do, most of us can talk ourselves into doing something for 15 minutes, even if we don’t really want to. Completing a short task will motivate you to tackle the next task and get you into a productive mood.

Just Get Started

Sometimes people put off doing things because they believe that the task is just too unpleasant. Overcome this inclination by reminding yourself that your intention to accomplish the task should override how you feel in the moment. At least give it a try – you can probably tolerate the initial unpleasantness and even come to feel good that you are working.

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