One of the main issue I experience with anxiety is catastrophic thinking, or, even if I don't go straight to the worst-case scenario, I keep worrying about potential problems and set-backs. This of course leads to procrastination and distraction, or downright avoidance.
I try and use the pomodoro technique, or listen to work/study music, but that only works for a bit, then the pressure becomes too much and I fall back into my procrastinating habits. I know it's a vicious circle, but it's incredibly hard to break.
What are some strategies you resort to when you need to focus on something important for a length of time?