What do you do if you feel you’re working on something that might not be correct? As in writing an assignment but feel like you’re are doing it wrong or could work more productively?

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Candice O.

I would feel upset firstly, but then I would try to reorganise my mind and to improve my behaviour because we have just one life, so we should exploit it in the best way

S Li C.

Pause and revisit the theme or concept behind the assignment. Take it at face value first, then rethink it for a few more minutes on a deeper level to see is there is anything new to be gleaned from a different outlook. Beware of “analysis paralysis”, or over analyzing which can lead to doubt and indecision.

Zachary Z.

Might be wrong -I usually ask for help or do an outline and then ask for feedback. If I’m really feeling insecure about being wrong, I might just continue doing it the way I was doing it and risk the consequences. Not productive – sadly, I usually will just sink into my lack of productivity. However, I have been getting better at setting a routine and staying more focused and productive

Din F.

Honestly, I continue for another while. Having doubt is normal, but as long as you’re only thinking you’re doing it wrong, stopping might just be wasting time.

Ariela T.

Complete the writing assignment and set it to the side. Do something for two to three hours, (watch your favorite TV show, eat dinner, do other work, etc.) then come back and r as it again. You will see grammatical errors, you will see random sentences because your having random thoughts. Laugh! Be grateful you caught it, make the corrections, and smile. For extra troubleshooting read the paper out loud to yourself to see if things flow better or if new and better content come to mind. The most important piece is FINISH first! It’s a lot easier to correct spelling and flow at the last minute, than to scrap a paper and start again.

Carlos Q.

Make sure to ask someone for help if you think your doing something wrong. You can also put the best effort into your doings so you would feel like your work is the best you could do.

Am Lie P.

The best thing to do is put all of your energy to finish it, only then you can take it back and correct or make it better. this avoids the perfectionism and you only have to work to momethink finished

Sohan Q.

I always have a to-do list at least 3 important tasks deep. If I get stuck on one task, I switch to another. Often when I return to the first one, I see it with new eyes and can tackle it properly with a different perspective.

Simon Y.

I would ask someone who has done it before and seek their advice. They probably have encountered the same issue that you’re facing and would be glad to share their experience.

Joerg I.

It will mean I’m not really focused and need inspiration I would stop what I am doing and go do something else maybe listen to music while I sit and think or listen to an audiable And once I am relaxed I try again.

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