To break a bad habit, you must change at least one of the three components. In case of procrastination, this can only be the behavior pattern itself, as the trigger – stress – will always be present. So, the next time you catch yourself checking your phone or busying your...

Ask yourself a set of questions before engaging in any activity:

• Does spending time on this bring me closer to my goal? Personal or professional, it works wonders every time. If the answer is no, just don’t.
• Can I do something else to help me reach my goal faster or more effect...

This does not mean to literally press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete buttons on your keyboard but instead:

Control the in-the-moment stress that is spiraling out of control and making you feel stressed

_Alt_ernatively, do something that will engage your focus better like meditating or...