Unfortunately, many of us find it too easy... - Deepstash

Unfortunately, many of us find it too easy to procrastinate even starting our math homework because we see it as boring and difficult. This thinking comes from focusing on the idea that we only want to finish our work. 

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Introverted Extravert

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