What's the EASIEST way to stop/prevent procrastination?

Probably the best all-around solution is to start with some really easy task to get the ball rolling. With homework, this would be starting by previewing a chapter -- looking at things like the headings and first sentences of paragraphs -- or proofreading a paper. Think about timing your breaks -- how many, how long.

If you have a really serious procrastination problem, here's two things you can do. Write a journal and keep track of your progress. If you backslide, take note of it and correct. You might also want to check for depression symptoms. Here's a standard screening test.

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