Warding off procrastination a challenge for many students

I'll do it later."

It's a statement that everyone seems to find themselves saying at some point during high school.

Procrastination is a habit that can be extremely hard to break.

"I procrastinate all day, every day," says Ernest Castillio, a senior at Las Vegas Academy. "It's a part of life for most students but especially (for) seniors."

Basic High School student Brooke Foster agrees.

"Yeah, in math I procrastinate all the time, but not when it comes to important things like essays and projects," the junior says. "School is one of my highest priorities."

One of the main causes of procrastination, students say, is that they just don't want to do the work.

"I'm too lazy at the time to do it, but I will eventually get it done," says Brittany Gray, a sophomore at Basic.

There is help, though, for chronic procrastinators, with simple ways students recommend to break the habit.

Jamie Donizio, a student at Basic, advises students to not wait until the last minute.

"Getting your work done before it's actually due is a great way to beat the beast," the sophomore says.

Basic junior Ernesto Perez says he benefits from managing his time.

"Making a time schedule is a great way to defeat procrastination," he says. "With time getting managed, you know how long you can spend on each assignment."

Perez also says students should know when to ask for help.

"If you have trouble, get involved with a tutoring program at your school," he says.

Sophomore Jennifer Roxy from Foothill High School agrees with Perez. "Don't let procrastination take the most out of you," she says.

"Procrastination is probably the most unproductive habit that many people possess," Roxy adds. "Its force is so immense that it can hinder individuals from being successful in their work, career and life in general."