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Why we procrastinate and what to do about it, with Fuschia Sirois, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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Psychologists say procrastination is a problem driven by our emotions. Learning to manage negative emotions effectively can help us overcome it, psychologist says. Dr. Fuchsia Siroi: Why do people procrastinate? What tasks are they most likely to avoid? And when we're faced with the temptation to put something off, how can we change our mindset and our environment?"

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