I am queen of Procrastination. How can i overcome it?

I am queen of Procrastination. How can i overcome it?
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You’re probably screwed. You aren’t going to be able to learn enough to pass six exams if you haven’t been doing any work all along. Your best bet is probably to spend an hour reviewing for each exam, get a good night’s sleep, and hope.
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