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4 Things You Can Do Right Now to Avoid Procrastination

March 14, 2019 by Robert Sheeler, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts Tags: how to not procrastinate, how to stop procrastinating, procrastination, procrastination tips

It’s hard to dive into things that are big, amorphous, and not necessarily fun. Studying for a board exam can fit all of these criteria and be something that is easy to put off again and again. When I took my NBME part one exam, I hated Anatomy. I spent most of the year studying Pharmacology and Physiology because I love them. Studying Pharmacology and Physiology for me is like eating chocolate; great. But studying anatomy just wasn’t doing it… READ MORE

Board Exam Study Procrastination

February 7, 2019 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts Tags: dr jack krasuski, how to not procrastinate, jack krasuski, study procrastination

I received a request from a colleague preparing for their board exam. Today I tackle this fairly common problem by explaining procrastination, its formation and treatment. Procrastination is a type of avoidance, and avoidance is a common strategy used by many to cope with unpleasant life situations and also is part of several psychiatric conditions. Any disorder with “phobia” in its name is a type of avoidance. The problem with avoidance is that often it is counter-productive and makes the… READ MORE