You are NOT lazy
Procrastination is an active process – you choose to do something else instead of the task that you know you should be doing. In contrast, laziness suggests apathy, inactivity and an unwillingness to act.
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How Can I Stop Procrastinating?: Overcoming the Habit of Delaying Important Tasks
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