A lot of people cope by ignoring problems. This doesn't make them go away; usually they just get worse. People who cope by trying to fix problems tend to be emotionally healthier. When it comes to studying or chores, it is best get the work done first. Because work or studying produces stress, many people put it off and choose to do fun things first. The problem with that is they’re not really having fun because they’re worrying about the work they’re ignoring. And of course, the longer they put it off, the more they worry. The cycle is endless