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The ultimate guide to stopping procrastination
Procrastination is the habit of postponement of something that you should be doing. People procrastinate for many motives, including fear of failure, perfectionism, indecision, and laziness.
To stop procrastinating, you must first understand why you do it. Once you know your triggers, you can create a plan to change your comportment. Put your plan into action and stay motivated to stick with it. Reward yourself for progress along the way.
The 3 D's of Procrastination.
Procrastination has three significant culprits: delay, doubt, and distractions. Let's look at each of these in more depth.
1. Delay
Delay is the most common form of procrastination. It's when you put off starting or completing a task because you don't feel like it or because you're not in the mood. It can be a significant problem because it can lead to other forms of procrastination, such as doubt and distraction.
2. Doubt
Doubt is another common form of procrastination. It's when you doubt your ability to complete a task, worried that you'll fail.; This can lead to procrastination because you may be reluctant to start the job if you think you won't be.
