{"id":29653,"date":"2026-04-28T16:39:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T20:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.bc.edu\/answerwall\/?p=29653"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:37:06","slug":"how-can-i-stop-procrastinating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.bc.edu\/answerwall\/2026\/04\/28\/how-can-i-stop-procrastinating\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I stop procrastinating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How can I stop procrastinating<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Procrastination often stems from a feeling of being overwhelmed by a task. You might try two things on your own: 1. break the task into smaller tasks. “Write the Paper” is not what belongs on your to-do list. Break it into a dozen steps. 2. Tell your inner critic–the unhelpful one–you don’t need their input right now, you’ll do fine on this task. So what if it’s not the Mona Lisa? It doesn’t have to be a masterpiece, it just has to be done. For help with task management, get an appointment at the CFLC for academic coaching: bit.ly\/BC-connors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We can’t do everything, but we can do something<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yes. I’m a big fan of taking whatever the next tiny step is. Then maybe the one after that. This is the secret to actually getting things done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Couldn’t agree more! I like to tell myself: “If it feels like you can’t do it, then you still haven’t broken it down small enough” –> Everything seems impossible until it’s done!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That’s great advice! Once you complete one of the tasks, consider giving yourself a lil treat or crossing it off a list as a way to see the progress. One foot in front of the other — you can do it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Procrastination often stems from a feeling of being overwhelmed by a task. You might try two things on your own: 1. break the task into smaller tasks. “Write the Paper” is not what belongs on your to-do list. Break it into a dozen steps. 2. Tell your inner critic–the unhelpful one–you don’t need their input … <\/p>\n

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