1. To-do list Create a structured list of all the tasks or chores you want to accomplish in a single day. Don’t just write down everything in a long list—instead, group your tasks in terms of importance. Tackle the most important things first, at the beginning of your day. Once you’ve finished them you can move on to less urgent matters. To-do list example: PRIORITY TASK NOT STARTED IN PROGRESS DONE High Take car for checkup Buy eggs and flour at store Medium Finish physics assignment Call Dad Low Practice flute 2. Calendar Adhering closely to a structured schedule will remind you to complete your tasks on time. Your calendar can be physical, digital, or both. Digital calendars allow you to easily set up reminders. For instance, an automatic reminder can be very useful if you need to submit a report every Friday by 5 pm, or if you have paper due that weekend. Physical calendars are useful as well, as many people find it easier to remember things once they have been written down. Keep your calendar in an accessible place, such as your desk, or carry it around with you in a purse or bag. 3. Apps It’s easy to find yourself spending hours online when you should be doing work. Luckily, there are plenty of free and easy to use applications that will help you stay on task and finish what needs to be done. The chart below gives a few examples of helpful anti-procrastination apps: Name Device/Platform How it works SelfControl Mac A free app for Mac users that blocks access to any sites you choose for a set period of time. StayFocusd Chrome extension A free extension that limits your use of certain sites to a set period per day. LeechBlock Firefox and Chrome extension A free extension that limits your use of certain sites to a set period per day. Freedom Mac, Windows, Android, iOS Block your access to the internet across any device for up to eight hours at a time. Freedom costs $29/year to use.