Work in short blocks with breaks

Studies (1)

1. 24 Oct 2026Paper

   One session on a dreaded study task cut students' putting things off
   TestedHelped

   One coached session spent working on a dreaded study task cut putting things off more than waiting did.

   Randomised trial of 425 university students in China with study anxiety · vs students still waiting for the session · they rated themselves

Often used with it

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  Action3

  Do the task you've been avoiding

  Exposure: deliberately start an avoided task while the discomfort is there.

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  Rule · how much

  In a single session

  Delivered in one session.

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  Action4

  Learn how the problem works

  Psychoeducation about procrastination, habits, sleep, routines or ADHD.

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  Rule · with whom5

  With a coach or therapist

  Guided by a coach, therapist or trained helper.