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How to Stop Procrastinating and Become More Productive<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The deadline is approaching and you are working furiously to get your project finished and turned in on time. As you work, you curse yourself for putting yourself in this position yet again. But even though you know it\u2019s your own fault, you can\u2019t <\/span>quite<\/span><\/i> pinpoint where you went wrong. How did you lose your focus or forget? How did the deadline sneak up on you when you were so sure you could complete it this time last week?<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear that something needs to change, but it\u2019s not so clear what that something is. Maybe it was the excessive amount of time \u201cmentally preparing\u201d and brainstorming. Maybe it was the re-prioritization of your to-do list – for the third time this week. Maybe you got lost in a doom scroll through TikTok or Facebook or Instagram. And don\u2019t forget the coffee breaks and extra trips to the bathroom!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Procrastination is a problem that a large percentage of the population struggles with. Some research says that up to 95% of us procrastinate to some degree. But while it\u2019s nice to know you\u2019re not the only one, it\u2019s incredible – and sobering – to realize how much it could be holding you back in your career and your personal life. So let\u2019s talk about how to fight procrastination and become more productive!<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Stop Procrastinating<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The strategies that work for you will depend on the kind of procrastination you\u2019re dealing with. All procrastination is a habit – something your brain has learned that you can do and get away with. But it can easily become a vicious cycle of shame, guilt, anxiety, and depression. If you already have depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, or other mental illness, it can amplify the scale and consequences of your procrastination immensely. Try a few of these strategies and see what works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Acknowledge That You\u2019re Procrastinating<\/span><\/h3>\n

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If you are briefly pausing a task for a genuine reason, you may not actually be procrastinating. Dealing with something more urgent, dealing with an emergency, etc. is not procrastination. Procrastination is putting something off indefinitely or switching to another activity to avoid doing something you don\u2019t want to do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Still having a hard time telling the difference? Here are some classic signs of procrastination:<\/span><\/p>\n