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Many students at some point in high school have procrastinated in starting their homework, completing a project, or studying for a test. Procrastination is also common among college students. You probably know what you should be doing but you just don’t want to do it. It’s easy to put off hard or time-consuming assignments until the very last minute, but if you do, you then may have to pull a stress-induced all-nighter. Here are some tips to avoid procrastination. 1. GET ORGANIZED You are more likely to procrastinate if you don’t have a set plan or idea for completing your work. Investing in a planner is a good idea. Start keeping track of all your assignments and their due dates. When you're organized, it gives you a more orderly and measured framework within which to work. 2. ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS  Getting rid of distractions is another tip to avoid procrastination. By limiting the number of distractions around you, you're more likely to get done what you need to do. Shut yo...

Music is universal in the sense that everyone can understand it. People sway to good music even if they can't understand the language of the lyrics. Most of us feel incomplete when we can't listen to music during our commute to and from work. We often end up playing music even when we have company because what's a good conversation without some ambient background music? In essence, it is the one thing that really unites the world. For the longest time, we've appreciated it and known that it makes the world a better place. However, it isn't just a feeling! Turns out that science has done enough research on music to know that it actually is magical. Here are 15 scientific facts on music that prove it is one of the most beautiful things in the world: 1. Music can help you exercise better! A 2010 study led by sport psychologist C.I. Karageorghis found that music can improve the way we exercise. This happens in two ways: it can help you feel less ...