Procrastinating
Postpone your temptation to gain discipline.
Tell yourself "not now, but later." It is more powerful than denying yourself something.
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Postpone things for later
If you’re trying to break a bad habit, tell yourself “not now, but later.” People who do this are generally less afflicted by the temptation of something they are trying to avoid.
To precommit is to choose now to limit your options later, preventing yourself from making the wrong choice in the face of temptation. Publicly announcing your goal is a common form of precommitment.
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