Why do You Procrastinate | The Real Reasons

Have you ever sat down to complete an important task — and then suddenly discovered you were up loading the dishwasher or doing something else.

Next thing you know, it’s the end of the day and your important task remains unfinished.

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Washington Post - The real reasons you procrastinate — and how to stop The secret mind tricks that keep you from getting stuff done.

www.nutritionalanarchy.com - The Real Reasons You Procrastinate and How to Stop | Nutritional Anarchy Chronic procrastination can prevent us from fulfilling our potential and from fully enjoying life. Here`s why we do it, and how to stop.

Washington Post - The real reasons you procrastinate — and how to stop The secret mind tricks that keep you from getting stuff done.

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A Failure of Self-Regulation

like other bad behaviors that have to do with a lack of self-control, such as overeating, a gambling problem or overspending.

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To Avoid the Anxiety of the Task

To avoid the anxiety people procrastinate. It makes them feel better for a while but usually comes back to bite them when they have to deal with the task.

This recurring problem escalates into procrastination.

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Just Break it Up

If you break the problem task up into several small easy to swallow gulps it will be easier to complete.

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