Putting things off is something a lot of students are troubled with. Between schoolwork, after-school activities and everyday worries, there are too many things you have to deal with every day. ____1____ You might start falling behind and your grades might get lower.

One smart way to fight back is to break big tasks into tiny pieces. Huge projects can feel like a mountain. But if you cut them into smaller steps, it will make it less scary (可怕的). ____2____ Just tell yourself, “Today, I’ll choose my topic and write a little. I’ll take care of more tomorrow.” step by step, it gets done.

The “work and rest” way is also a smart choice for being productive. Set a timer for 25 minutes-go all in, full attention. ____3____ Have some cookies. Walk around. Once you get going, it’s easier to keep it up.

____4____ Put away your MP3 player and any kind of toys. Find a quiet place where you won’t get interrupted (打扰) at all. The less noise, the better your brain can lock in.

And don’t forget to treat yourself. For example, listen to your favorite song, or watch an interesting TV program. These little things keep you going. ____5____ Finally, you are sure to see the payoff.

A．Then take a five-minute break.

B．Also, stay away from what pulls your attention.

C．For example, you’ve got to write a five-page paper.

D．But if you keep putting them off, they can snowball.

E．Change doesn’t happen overnight, so stick to it every day.