Focus on the problem
- Forgive yourself for procrastinating in the past. Studies show that self-forgiveness can help you to feel more positive about yourself and reduce the likelihood of procrastination in the future.
- Commit to the task. Focus on doing, not avoiding . Write down the tasks that you need to complete, and specify a time for doing them. This will help you to proactively tackle your work.
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