Study help

[sparrowmouse]

Dear all,
I'd like to know if you have any advice on how to focus on my studies.
I'm going through quite a few issues (nothing TOO serious) at home and in my relationship, as well as working full-time (in a wonderful, not-too-stressful job).
I also have a 3000 word paper due on Sunday (it's Thursday 3pm now); I've written most of it, but am finding these other distractions too much to focus on my university work.
I'm home at the moment, alone with the pets - work was kind enough to give me a few days off to finish my paper. But it's times like these where I get most distracted and find other things to do, and worry about. The work is not going away, but neither are the nagging issues.
Any advice?

A.

 

[bhayes]

Gather everything you need to complete the paper, make a lunch, and head out to the library. Leave your phone at home. When you get to the library set a goal on how much you want to do before you eat lunch. Complete it, then set a goal on how much you want to complete before you leave.
Hope this helps

 

[Rhizobium]

Everyone has problems with procrastination. I've reached the point in education where I'm teaching classes instead of taking them, and I still struggle with it sometimes.

Your paper is mostly done, so this isn't applicable right now, but my long-term advice is that you should do something to make your papers fun or interesting. For example you could try creating a thesis that's completely insane, and do your best to rationally defend it. If you're uncomfortable with that it's okay. Just do something, anything, to make it fun. If you're enjoying yourself you can get lost in the work, and it will act as a distraction from your personal drama.