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"Just do it” - not a solution for procrastination

"Just do it” - not a solution for procrastination

If we repeatedly find ourselves avoiding certain tasks, an underlying problem needs to be addressed.

Once we identify the real cause, we can search for the appropriate plan of action to reclaim our productivity.

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