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by anon2020dot00 1502 days ago
For me, I think it would help to just write a plan down and then just execute it.

Also, just set aside a time for it like with working in an office, work is from 8 am to 5 pm so can't indulge in too many distractions during that time and so body gets used to doing intellectual work during that time. Consistency helps the body gets used to it like with a consistent sleep schedule.

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Your advice to get rid of his problem is just to not have his problem.
> If i don't pass the next 4 assignments i will fail the lab, but i keep avoiding sitting down with all of my power.

Part of the solution is to just sit-down. Like with time in the office of 8 am to 5 pm, just get into the habit of sitting down and just reduce distractions that way. Like even if nothing is done in the 8 am to 5 pm timeframe, just not playing video games or watching a movie is already a big step in the right direction.

Like an office helps the body to get to do intellectual stuff, like laying in bed helps the body to fall asleep. That's the same idea, sitting down in 8 am to 5 pm period and just not being allowed to watch videos or play video games, helps the body get used to doing intellectual work.

For practical advice, the student probably can just spend-time in the library even if just sitting in the library.