Suggestions of how to finish what you start Chances are, as you
are reading this article, you have a project or essay that is
due in the future that you have been procrastinating for weeks.
You have also likely made many failed attempts at beginning this
project, but given up after becoming frustrated and stressed.
Rather than falling into the same predicament next time you are
assigned a large assignment, this article will give you tips on
how to keep yourself productive and motivated on the task at
hand. Larry Severeid, associate professor of English, has worked
with his fair share of overwhelmed students. He counsels
students, “Just get yourself to sit down and be realistic. If
you know that you have an essay that will take you six hours to
finish, you will be stressed. Do it in shorter increments.” He
suggests breaking a project into small and manageable steps that
will be less daunting. Another benefit of this idea is that you
will have a greater sense of satisfaction as you accomplish
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