How I stopped PROCRASTINATING in law school [7 Steps]

If there is one question I get asked all the time it's this: How to avoid procrastination while studying... It's so tough to stay focused with apps constantly seeking to steal our attention while we do college assignments, homework, essays or even during lectures and classes.

Procrastination is something I've really struggled with in the past – Instagram, YouTube, Netflix are AMAZING – but they undoubtedly distract us from what we are supposed to be working on. These platforms are designed to MAKE US BINGE.

These companies make their money from our attention, and so it's a question of using techniques AND BUILDING THESE INTO HABITS to prevent these platforms taking our attention quite so easily.

These are my top techniques for avoiding procrastination and staying focused. I hope you enjoy!

Liam x

Who I am:

I'm a trainee lawyer studying in London. I graduated from Cambridge, speak French and Spanish and don’t believe in “natural talent” 😮 BUT... I do believe that TOGETHER, WE ARE ALL CAPABLE OF POSITIVITY, PRODUCTIVITY AND SUCCESS.

[hannahlim]

1:18 1) practice of being aware of your inner chimp
• count every time you lose focus during a study session
2:21 2) use specific affirmations
• when inner chimp starts taking over
(e.g. I am capable of studying effectively.)
3:19 3) get visualising
• imagine the position you'll be in when you've accomplished it
4:11 4) turn should into could
4:28 5) don't sabotage yourself
• don't study where there are lots of distractions
• studying with friends only if you're actually studying...
5:15 6) train yourself not to get distracted
• try fight that urge to constantly get your phone out
6:30 7) give your chimp the short-term rewards it craves
• plan your day precisely - block out exact times for breaks
6:53 make changes to procrastinate less
• over the next week try and build the 7 habits into your daily routine

[NoobMaster-orjf]

I actually wrote down all the steps and stuck it onto my wall.

[WavaUna]

haha, the mirror affirmation is cute! I have almost made it into a routine to watch videos like this can whenever I'm starting to lose motivation. They can bring me legit energy boosts. Thank you for sharing good quality advice!

[Liyahin]

The effort you have put into this video and the content quality is amazing, you deserve way more subscribers!

[olhaakanyunka]

I didn’t get distracted at all for the full hour and I actually feel like I can keep on going for another couple! I really needed this push from this video

[akanerosechan]

Love it! The comedy aspect of it makes it more enjoyable as well as informative! Keep doing it 😁

[dorcassmith]

This actually helped me. Well, actually all of your videos I've watched so far have helped. I'm grateful to have found your channel ! May GOD bless you.

[kierayumin]

This is the best advice video I have ever seen!

[gayathrispillai]

This is what I was looking u Liam, 😁😊😊

[ayachianfalmehdia]

I swear I've been sleeping all day long and I just said to myself, I need to get up and do something ... right after I ceck what's on youtube and then WAW ! Liam posts a new video about how to overcome procrastination . xD, right on time .

[ahmadhayat]

What diary do you use? I love the leather design, very sleek and professional.

[jinandianalan]

Its funny how I see myself doing all these while studying right now. I actually happen to saw this video while taking a break from studying.

[chasedavinport]

Hey man im preparing to enter law school.. really appreciate the tips you given here.. could you probably share some experiences in law school as well ? Jz subscribed 😃

[dianapreisser]

I don’t know how to feel about this video. Liam is my male version. Thank you for putting this advice out here so anyone can improve and just be better. 😌

[supulisenaya]

OMG I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR TIPS! I actually just discovered you. I just had to subscribe, only a few minutes in!!!. I’m sort of watching all your videos right now. They’re amazing. Keep up the good work ☺️❤️

[psannu]

during 4 hours i got distracted 18 times ill try these steps and tell my progress thank u sir

[vanessajagged]

Hey!! What blockers for your phone do you use? I got Forest. What was the blue one with the timer u used in this video? Thanks 🙏

[nhil]

4:49 liam i have been subbed to you for a whole hour and u already called me out on my bullshit.... thank u

[nagasaipurvaz]

Its same like the tedx vedio on procrastinate

[User]

I have a folder on pinterest with pictures of a court, law offices and role models, since I want to become a lawyer. So everytime I'm at my phone, it's not a hard step for me to open that folder. (That's because I can still be lazy and at my phone.) But as soon as I see those pictures, I realize where I want to be in life. I don't want to regret later in life, that I've procrastinated all my precious time in university. I can recommend that to everybody!