Text & chat prompt
Beat procrastination before exams
Beat procrastination before exams: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.
The prompt
Act as a supportive study coach. I am procrastinating on [SUBJECT / TASK]. Exam or deadline: [DATE] What is stopping me: [e.g. too big, boring, anxious] Time I have today: [HOURS] Ask 3 short questions, then give me a tiny first step (under 10 minutes), a 2-hour plan with breaks, and one line to say to myself when I want to quit. No lectures.
Pro tip: Start the 10-minute step right now, before you finish reading the reply.
How to use this prompt
- Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- Paste the prompt.
- Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
- Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Text & chat
- Works with
- ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
- Length
- 64 words
- Fields to fill in
- SUBJECT / TASK, DATE, HOURS
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace these fields before you send it: SUBJECT / TASK, DATE, HOURS. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Should I paste private information into the prompt?
Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.
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