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March 2025 Newsletter

Spring Break is over, the semester is winding down and you may find yourself procrastinating more than usual.

We are here to provide some helpful tips and techniques to pull yourself out of that slump and to start being more productive.

OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION

Did you know that procrastination is the number-one academic hurdle for WVU students? Why do we procrastinate if we recognize this behavior isn’t helpful? 

The reason could be different for everyone, but understanding your own procrastination could be the trick you need to overcome it.

Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

  • Are you prioritizing your current mood over long-term goals? 

  • Are you managing your time well? 

  • Are you feeling paralyzed by perfectionism, fear, or anxiety? 

  • Do you have low energy? 

  • Are you in an environment built to support your goals? 

  • Are your goals ambiguous? 

Answering these questions could help you better understand your own reason for procrastinating. Setting goals for yourself and having a plan of action can help drive productivity.

  1. Set a specific and realistic goal 

  2. Create an action plan 

  3. Implement your plan 

Sounds easy right? Try some of these anti-procrastination techniques if you find yourself struggling:

  • Break tasks into smaller tasks 

  • Commit to a tiny first step 

  • Give yourself permission to make mistakes 

  • Make it easier to do things by gathering helpful resources 

  • Make your tasks more enjoyable 

  • Remove distractions 

  • Delay (pause for a few seconds) rather than procrastinating  

  • Set deadlines 

  • Plan for obstacles 

  • Increase motivation by tracking progress 

  • Take breaks and prioritize sleep 

  • Find an accountability partner or study buddy 

  • Treat any underlying mental and physical health conditions 

Want to learn more? Visit the Why People Procrastinate or WellWVU's Time Management page for more info.

COLLEGIATE RECOVERY IS ON THE MOVE

Collegiate Recovery has officially moved to its new location in the heart of the downtown campus next to the Mountainlair. Serenity Place’s new location is at Maple House (724 College Ave.), the former space for the LGBTQ+ Center, which has moved to the second floor of the Mountainlair.

Collegiate Recovery is excited about this transition and will continue providing students with the same well-loved programming and recovery resources. Hours of operation will remain Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday until 7 p.m. for substance-free programming.

All students are welcome! To stay up to date on Serenity Place activities, please visit recovery.wvu.edu.

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