Mapping out your day with lists helps you prioritise and manage expectations, said Lauren Ruth Martin, LPC, a therapist in Franklin, TN. Setting aside some less-urgent tasks can also reduce anxiety and help you learn to finish work without self-criticism. And if you're a procrastinator, that's OK too, Martin added. "I'm a procrastinator myself and I used to beat myself up, making the procrastination useless," she explained. "Since I have my list and have dedicated a time to completing the task, I'm going to mindfully enjoy my show and then get my work done even if it is last minute."