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Do you want to stop procrastinating?
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Perfectionism and fear of failure are at the root of some procrastination.
Science suggests you start by listening to your inner monologue and flagging any less than productive thinking.
Start easy, just get started
Starting is hard, but if you can get over that hump you'll not only have some degree of momentum, but your brain is more likely to pester you to keep working on the task.
Break the task down into smaller, bite size pieces
Big tasks can be terrifying, so we put them off. By taking that huge job and breaking it down into its first few concrete tasks, you can reduce your fear and help yourself get started.
Be nice to yourself, and take it easy
You might assume that to beat procrastination you need to be strict with yourself, but that's not what science says.
If you've already procrastinated, you're more likely to get started on time going forward if you show yourself some compassion for your previous slacking rather than beating yourself up about it.
Get a good reason why you doing the task
No one would disagree with the common-sense truth that it's easier to get yourself to do something you value, but rarely do most of us connect that simple truism with our anti-procrastination efforts.
Be mindful while doing your tasks
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