What is the name for such behavior and how can you help the student overcome this unhealthy behavior or habit ?

You are a nurse educator and one of your students came to you seeking your advice.

He complained that he usually instead of doing his work assignments; he find himself sidetracked doing other things such as talking with friends on the phone, watching TV, playing music while avoiding his required school assignments.

He tells you that he keeps delaying doing his work till the last minute and keeps telling himself I will do and I will finish, but what he does is postponing and not completing his work.

As an educator and based on the student’s description; what is the name for such behavior and how can you help the student overcome this unhealthy behavior or habit ?