How to Really Beat Procrastination + 5 Unique Strategies for Grad Students

[@Marx-Lennon]

Love this video. Great tips. I’m a year away from finishing my PhD and I would add to the list: stop procrastinating the self care!! Really important to give yourself the breaks/rewards you deserve for all the hard work. Procrastination can go towards the good stuff too!! Thx again for the great vid!

[@theacademicsociety]

So important!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@vtsnowangel13]

I tend to procrastinate because a project feels so large and overwhelming. I beat this by breaking it down into baby steps and completing one step at a time, and using an accountability buddy to keep me on track.

[@theacademicsociety]

Yesssss! I 100% believe in breaking things down into manageable chunks and utilizing accountability partners! That's wonderful!

[@carrieannkouri2151]

Great video. I’m a 53 year-old grad student. I procrastinate due to impostor syndrome. I need to get out of my own way by keeping a structured schedule.

[@newjerseyan]

good luck!

[@theacademicsociety]

You can totally do it!!! You got this!

[@kdoddieTR]

The professor relationships: This was actually something i realized very recently that I realized I try to avoid. So, my decision of which graduate school for my Masters (same degree program) was dependant a how much work i can realistically do as a single parent and full time employee. The program i chose not to enroll in has live weekly seminars that are required or you can write an additional paper weekly. Vs the other program more up my alley in regards to amount of coursework and what was most appealing to me to complete the required tasks. I am so excited yet slightly nervous about Grad School. But i am so excited.

[@theacademicsociety]

I love how you really considered what you are interested in as well as your lifestyle! I'm excited for you!!!

[@patricemathes8311]

Thank you so much for your videos. I am currently in grad school, I am working towards securing an adjunct professor position. I ultimately want to complete my PhD. So these are so helpful.

[@theacademicsociety]

Wow! That's awesome! So happy that these videos are helpful for you!

[@sheniquaj8016]

This was a great pep talk as I currently procrastinate on my last final 😂 - definitely a mix of confidence/perfectionism issues. I really like the idea of making a pro's and con's list! I've thought about the what is the smallest thing I can do bit before, but I never know what those steps are unless I start to tackle the whole thing-still a work in progress. THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO!!

[@theacademicsociety]

So glad this video was helpful for you! Best wishes on your last final! You got this!

[@Rachael813]

I feel so seen. Thank you so much.

[@theacademicsociety]

Oh wow! That means so much! So happy that this resonated with you!

[@Rachael813]

@@theacademicsociety I shared it with some of my cohort mates. This quarter has been a doozy and we all needed to hear this.

[@theacademicsociety]

@@Rachael813 I love that! Thank you for sharing!

[@thecatalyzing4175]

Another lovely video to help with procrastination. Thank you Toyin!

[@theacademicsociety]

Thank you so much for watching! And for your beautifully kind words!

[@gemini7693]

I enjoyed this video!!

[@theacademicsociety]

Yay! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@EverEducating]

I relate to this video so much, lol.

[@theacademicsociety]

So glad this resonated with you! Hopefully it was helpful and not triggering!

[@annacruz9512]

I am trying to have discipline … my school start in August 17 in MSN. I work full time as OR travel nurse.

[@fdoctor79]

Great strategies, Toyin! Are you teaching during the summer? Continued success with all of your endeavors! Tfs

[@theacademicsociety]

Thank you so much! I'm teaching a class in July. So I have a nice break until then!

[@torreyswain8236]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@theacademicsociety]

Happy to help!