While many may think otherwise, procrastination is not a behavior rooted in laziness. Rather, people engage in procrastination in a bid to avoid the “negative feelings associated” with that task, explains Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D., a psychology professor at Canada’s Carleton … [Read more...] about Try these two simple, science-backed tricks to stop procrastinating
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Here are 5 strategies to help you keep procrastination at bay
We’ve all been there, putting stuff off knowing all too well that it will only make our future-selves worse off. But although everyone does it sometimes, chronic procrastination can lead to anxiety, chronic stress, and less physical activity. So, what can you do to beat this … [Read more...] about Here are 5 strategies to help you keep procrastination at bay
These tips will help you make that big writing project less overwhelming
Whether it’s writing an essay, an article, or a book, the process of getting started on a writing project can be very daunting. So daunting, in fact, that you spend way too much procrastinating rather than actually getting started. Should you be one of those people who gets … [Read more...] about These tips will help you make that big writing project less overwhelming
How to use your procrastination tendencies to make an effective to-do list
There are many ways to beat procrastination, but the easiest way to get things done is to make a to-do list that works with your natural tendencies. Don’t know where to start? Here are 5 ideas to consider. For starters, figure out what to eliminate or automate. If you’re the … [Read more...] about How to use your procrastination tendencies to make an effective to-do list
How to finally beat procrastination once and for all
There is no doubt that procrastination is a shallow grave in which life-changing opportunities are buried. Procrastination is the lack of taking action. We often prefer to do something else rather than the tasks that lead to a productive outcome. In simple terms, procrastination … [Read more...] about How to finally beat procrastination once and for all
