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Procrastination is something everyone can relate to. You probably have some evidence of started projects in your closet yourself.

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But before we get into that…

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“Procrastination is one of the most common and deadli-est of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is

heavy.” –Wayne Gretzky

According to the University of Cambridge, procrastination is avoiding a task that needs to be done, and postponing until tomorrow what needs to be done.

However, TheFreeDictionary.com defines the root word, “procrastinate,” as “to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.” Does this more personal definition hit home for you?

If so, you are not alone. In fact, according to Dr. Piers Steel, psychologist at University of Calgary, 95 percent of people admit that they at least occasionally procrastinate, while 20 percent categorize themselves as chronic procrastinators.

Many who procrastinate tend to tell themselves they work better under ik^llnk^%�hk�maZm�bm�]h^lg�m�fZmm^k�b_�ma^r�inm�lhf^mabg`�h__�Zl�ehg`�Zl�bm�gets finished at some point.

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“Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no pro-

crastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” –Lord Chesterfield

However, starting with a study done in 1997, the alleged “benefits” of procrastination were debunked one by one.

Researchers Diane Tice and James Fellow Roy Baumeister found that the costs of procrastination were far bigger than the benefits, which were merely temporary.

The costs included lower grades and higher tendencies of stress and illness.

Procrastination might be funny in the Simpsons, but it can cause a lot of turmoil in your day-to-day life.

As the University of Cambridge points out, procrastination not only affects your productivity (or lack thereof), but also commonly involves feelings such as “guilt, inadequacy, self-disgust, stress and depression.”

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And for good reason.

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You got that right... it’s hopeless!

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We at Inspiyr decided to compile tips and tricks to getting over your procrastination once and for all.

But first…

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Often, you probably tell yourself excuses—and darn good excuses that you truly believe. We all do it. Here are a few of them—and reasons why you should stop believing them.

Excuses: Why You Think You’re Procrastinating

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Have you really been feeling “tired” for the entire three months you had to work on this?

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4. ”I deserve some time to do what I want to do sometimes.”

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6. ”I have other things I need to do right now.”

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The Truth: Why You’re Really Procrastinating

1. Fear of failure.

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2. Lack of connection—and thus, motivation.

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3. Time-consuming.

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5. Lack of knowledge or skills.

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6. Perfectionism.

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7. Pleasure/pain principle.

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8. Feeling overwhelmed.

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“Procrastination makes easy things hard, hard things harder.”—Mason Cooley

Speaking of feeling overwhelmed, this is all far too

overwhelming. I think I might go hit up Netflix instead

of worrying about this right now.

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“Procrastination is the thief of time.” –Edward Young

1. Break the task down.

A larger task can seem arduous, and that can make it easier to put off. If you break it up into smaller pieces and tackle each piece at a time day by day, it can become quite manageable.

2. Complete two-minute tasks.

This is a great tip David Allen came up with in his book, Getting Things Done. If you have tasks on your to-do list that can be done in less than two minutes, do it now to save yourself the grief in the future.

For example, wash up your dish right after you finish eating to avoid a big pile of dishes. Having a shorter to-do list will make it easier to fZgZ`^�ma^�mh&]h�l��rhn�k^Zeer�]h�g^^]�mh�]h'�

3. Focus on the end goal.

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4. Get a buddy.

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5. Tell other people about your project.

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6. Reward yourself.

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7. Stop trying to be perfect.

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8. Remove distractions.

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9. Limit your social media.

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10. Write down your goal and give yourself a deadline.

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11. Make a smart to-do list by including only the items that you’re avoiding, not the ones you know you’ll do anyway.

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12. Finish the hard stuff first.

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13. Make time for breaks.

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15. Change your scenery.

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Or maybe do something unrelated, like cleaning a different room in your house. Or go grocery shopping. Or do some laundry. Whatever it is, sometimes the best way to get motivated is to just get started doing some-thing productive, and then use that momentum to tackle your main project.

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18. Increase the pain/reduce the pleasure.

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“You may delay, but time will not.”—Benjamin Franklin

It may be funny when the Simpsons procrastinate in their cartoon world, but not when procrastination strikes in real life. It can cause stress, anxi-ety, strife, and all sorts of mental anguish. And generally, mental anguish is something most people prefer to stay away from.

Overcoming your procrastination will benefit your projects and career as well as your overall well-being.

Rhn�phg�m�\aZg`^�rhnk�phkdbg`�iZmm^kgl�ho^kgb`am%�[nm�[r�bfie^f^gmbg`�these tips, you will be taking the first few steps to get there.

It’s easier said than done!

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Try changing your scenery, getting a buddy, or giving yourself deadlines. Attack your procrastination head on. Fight the temptation, face your fears, Zg]�mZd^�Z�e^Z_�hnm�h_�Gbd^�l�[hhd3�cnlm�]h�bm'

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