Part of the reason you might procrastinate is because what you have to do seems overwhelming. It’s a lot easier to get started on a project when you establish specific, simple, and reachable goals rather than face a big, vague plan. Instead of telling yourself, “I’ll study chemistry tonight,” you might instead say, "I’ll study chapter six tonight." This makes your goals less intimidating and more attainable.

Another tip to avoid procrastination is to take a break from your work every now and then. Take a 10-15 minute break. Listen to music, take a walk or stretch — anything that takes your mind off of your work and allows you to relax. Studies have shown that taking a break can increase focus, reduce stress, and help you better retain information.

Prioritising your work and assignments is another way to help you avoid procrastination. Every week or so, make a list of what needs to be completed. Make sure you address the most critical or time-sensitive assignments first. Then work your way down the list. Get the hard stuff out of the way first, so that everything that comes after it will seem more manageable.

Getting rid of distractions is another tip to avoid procrastination. By limiting the number of distractions around you, you're more likely to get done what you need to do. Shut your phone off, retreat to a quiet place and listen to classical music or white noise to drown out any distractions.

Working with others can help motivate you to begin tasks, help you schedule your time to meet deadlines, and can help you to remain accountable for your goals and task completion.