Procrastination

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Procrastination is a mechanism for coping with the anxiety associated with starting or completing any task or decision. Why do you procrastinate? Because you’re lazy? No, even the worst procrastinator has motivation and energy for something—a weekend hobby, a relationship, or perhaps a community.

There are three outstanding sources of procrastination:

  • That other people force you to do something against your will

  • Your own pressure for making a perfect performance

  • Fear of making mistakes or receiving criticism

Let’s say you are chronically late, and deadlines surprise you. You have insufficient time for relationships and recreation. ...

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