Procrastination Prevention Wall by Banatul Murtafi'ah

Case 1: Phone First

193220102 — 2025-04-23 21:53:55 UTC

Dear Advice Corner,
Every time I sit down to study, I pick up my phone to check messages “for just a minute.” But then I end up scrolling for hours. I always say I’ll study later, but it never happens. What can I do to stop this?

— Phone First

Case 2: Too Many Tasks

193220102 — 2025-04-23 21:54:25 UTC

Dear Advice Corner,
I have so many things to do—homework, chores, helping my family. I feel overwhelmed, so I end up doing nothing. Then I panic when deadlines are close. How can I manage my time better and stop procrastinating?

— Overwhelmed Student

Case 3: I Work Better Under Pressure

193220102 — 2025-04-23 21:55:29 UTC

Dear Advice Corner,
I always tell myself that I work better under pressure, so I wait until the last minute to start assignments. I even burn the midnight oil lately. But sometimes I don’t finish on time or the quality isn’t good. I want to change, but I don’t feel motivated early. What should I do?

— Last-Minute Learner

Case 4: Fear of Failure

193220102 — 2025-04-23 21:55:53 UTC

Dear Advice Corner,
I often avoid starting tasks because I’m afraid I won’t do them perfectly. I want everything to be great, so I wait and wait… and then I run out of time. How can I stop being so afraid to start?

— Perfectionist Procrastinator

Case 5: Can’t Focus at Home

193220102 — 2025-04-23 21:56:14 UTC

Dear Advice Corner,
I always tell myself I’ll do my homework after class, but when I get home, I just lie in bed or watch TV. It’s hard to focus because my house is noisy and distracting. What can I do to fix this?

— Homework Hider

Case 6: The Procrastinating Planner

193220102 — 2025-04-23 21:56:56 UTC

Dear Advice Corner,
I love planning my tasks. I make beautiful to-do lists and schedules. But the problem is—I never actually start the work! I just keep planning instead of doing. How can I move from planning to action?

— Procrastinating Planner

Case 7: Gaming Over Homework

193220102 — 2025-04-23 21:57:35 UTC

Dear Advice Corner,
I know I should do my assignments first, but I always play mobile games instead. I lose track of time and then it’s too late. I want to enjoy gaming without ruining my assignment. Any advice?

— Game First, Work Later

Case 8: Can’t Say No

193220102 — 2025-04-23 21:57:54 UTC

Dear Advice Corner,
I often say “yes” when my friends ask me to hang out, even when I have work to do. I don’t want to disappoint them, but then I fall behind. How can I balance my social life and responsibilities?

— Too Nice to Say No

Case 9: The Perfect Time

193220102 — 2025-04-23 21:58:17 UTC

Dear Advice Corner,
I keep waiting for the “perfect” time to start my assignments—when I feel ready, when I’m in the mood, when I have energy. But that time never comes. How can I stop waiting and just begin?

— Waiting for Perfect

Case 10: Just One More Episode

193220102 — 2025-04-23 21:58:35 UTC

Dear Advice Corner,
I tell myself I’ll only watch one episode of my favorite drama, but then I binge the whole show and forget about my homework. It’s fun, but my grades are suffering. How can I control my watching habits?

— Drama Addict