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7 Tips for Beating Procrastination Once and For All
As human beings, we procrastinate. It’s just what we do. Even if you consider yourself a master of productivity, I’m willing to bet some things consistently fall to the bottom of your to-do list.
On the other hand, some suffer from severe procrastination so much that it negatively impacts their jobs and lives.
Regardless of what degree of procrastination you suffer from, there are tried and true ways to overcome it. In this article, we will explore some tips for beating procrastination once and for all.
Why Do We Procrastinate?
Before we dive in, let’s first look at why we procrastinate, to begin with. The most common reasons for procrastination include the following:
- The project or task is overwhelming, or you are unsure of where to start. You know you have a project to start, but you’re overwhelmed with it and unsure of where to start. Because of this mental roadblock, so to speak, you procrastinate starting the project at all.
If you have a clear roadmap or starting point, then you will be less likely to procrastinate. It’s easy for seemingly smaller or insignificant tasks to be cast aside to complete more demanding, urgent tasks from the “daily whirlwind”.
