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Understand Procrastination
Procrastination and laziness are two different concepts: procrastination involves delaying unnecessarily, whereas laziness involves being voluntarily unwilling to exert necessary effort.
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Fix A Deadline
Deadlines help us to collaborate toward achieving a shared goal, and to keep complex, multistage projects on track. To set expectations. Deadlines make clear what we're expected to deliver and when. This means that we can take control of our work, free of confusion.
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Eliminate Distractions
By eliminating distractions, you can reduce stress, create a more peaceful calm work environment, and dedicate your full attention to the task and are more likely to complete it in a shorter amount of time.
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Keep a To-Do List
By keeping such a list, you make sure that your tasks are written down all in one place so you don't forget anything important. And by prioritizing tasks, you plan the order in which you'll do them, so that you can tell what needs your immediate attention, and what you can leave until later.
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Reward Yourself for Each Progress
Keeping in mind that procrastination has more to do with emotions rather than reason, presenting yourself with rewards will help train your mind that positive behavior equates to positive emotions.
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5 minute procrastination trick
The five-minute rule is a cognitive-behavioral technique that is designed to overcome procrastination and boost productivity. The basis of this rule is that all you need to do is commit to spending just five minutes on whatever it is you're procrastinating, after which you're free to stop if you want.
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Time Mange
To manage your time use time management apps which are available on Apple store for IOS and Play Store for Android. They are extremely helpful to manage time and stop professionalisation, you can follow @artynative on Instagram if you found this helpful.
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CURATOR'S NOTE
Procrastination can restrict your potential and undermine your career. It can also disrupt teamwork, reduce morale, and even lead to depression and job loss. So, it's crucial to take proactive steps to prevent it. The first step to overcoming procrastination is to recognize that you're doing it.
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