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

Speaking of Psychology

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Is There a Link Between Perfectionism and Procrastination?

The author says perfectionism isn't a single entity. There are different subcategories or dimensions of perfectionism, he says. People who have high standards for themselves may not savor their successes when they reach them. The writer: If you're really driven and your whole sense of self-worth is focused on how well you do this task, that's enough to put you off ever even starting it.

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