Hi Procrash,

I can relate to this, but my issue with procrastination centers around perfectionism. Ask yourself if there is something behind why you are procrastinating in the first place. I start off great too & then can get very anxious, discouraged or overwhelmed b/c I think what I'm doing isn't good enough. Then the procrastination tends to spiral out of control.

If that is your issue too, just try to break down the work you have to do. Set aside a few hours each day, or a couple of days a week, depending on your work load. Eliminate distractions and just focus on studying, reading, research, writing or whatever it is you need to do. Make it an appt. w/ yourself, as if it were your job, that's not optional. If you do miss a day, (life happens) make it up the next.

If you are procrastinating about essays, try asking one of your friends to help you brainstorm. Or ask a friend or your professor to look over your first draft so that you can get back on track.

If you're having trouble getting a paper started in the 1st place, go to your prof and talk to him/her. They will help you, and they will be glad that you came to them ahead of time and asked for their input. It will show them that you actually care about your work, but are having difficulty. That's what they are there for.

BTW, I think I need to follow some of my own advice on this one, so thanks so much for posting this and reminding me!!!

Best of luck to you!