Preparing for big competitive exams like UGC NET? Break out from the carcinogenic procrastination loop

Many students suffer from procrastination. You are not the only one if you have the habit of postponing things and giving yourself excuses. 

The most common procrastination excuses that students give to themselves are “I will do this chapter tomorrow”, “This is a huge syllabus and I don’t want to think about it right now” etc.....

All these excuses compel the student to study under time pressure, which doesn’t always work well. While some students are able to study better under pressure, most students fail to complete the syllabus and revise it in such a short span of time. Therefore, you should always try to avoid procrastination.

What causes procrastination?

When we have plenty of time to complete or accomplish something, we tend to postpone it instead of working on it now. This human condition is known as procrastination. We are surrounded with a lot of distractions in today’s world, which often results in procrastination.

Cell phones and social media play a huge role in distracting us. Students are unable to focus in studies due to these distractions. As a result, they tend to postpone things for later. When you are preparing for competitive exams, you have to make sure that you don’t procrastinate for too long. Distractions are inevitable, but you need to focus on your goals.

Let’s look at the 5 amazing ways by which you can avoid procrastination:

 Distraction-free environment is necessary

In order to stop procrastinating, a distraction-free environment is necessary. You can be productive and successful when you are working in a distraction-free environment. Therefore, you should switch off your phone during your study hours so that you can study without any distractions. Your mind will then be totally focused on studies and you will get great results.

 Do not waste time

When you have idle time, don’t waste it. Start with a new chapter or a project. Once you begin it, you will be able to focus on it and complete it easily on time. It will also give you enough time to revise before your exam.

Have a healthy lifestyle

You must have a healthy diet, sleep for 8-9 hours and exercise everyday if you want to avoid procrastination. With a healthy body and a healthy mind, you won’t want to procrastinate. You will feel active, upbeat and positive which will let you perform better. If you are tired, your productivity will be low and you will procrastinate often.

Mix up and break a huge project

Mix up your subjects and assignments so that you don’t feel bored. Try to keep your schedule interesting so that you enjoy your tasks. If you have a huge task at hand, which is scaring you, try to break it into small parts so that the task doesn’t seem daunting. If you are preparing for competitive exams, you should break your huge syllabus into small parts so that you can complete it easily.

Positive thoughts

Positive thoughts can prevent you from procrastinating. Therefore, try to think and feel positive throughout the day.

It sounds impossible initially, however I must say that you already have it in you to achieve everything what you want to achieve each minutes each day. With a whole new perspective,  a small urge to achieve with a comprehensive plan you will cut through the way to put a stop on procrastination  forever. The above 5 tips are the beginnings you need to find out the rest. I am sure, that you will surely be able to avoid procrastination and be more productive.