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The Procrastinator's Playbook: 3 Simple Strategies for Turning Delay Into Drive

Aug 14, 2023

Discover strategies to overcome procrastination by choosing specific and enjoyable rewards for completing tasks. Understand the difference between procrastination and laziness, and recognize when you're stuck in a procrastination cycle. Join the It's About Time podcast community and learn about personal and financial changes in 2022.

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Quick takeaways

Procrastination is a universal experience driven by factors like fear, overwhelm, and fatigue, and it can be overcome by identifying the reasons behind it and addressing them.

Breaking tasks into smaller, more manageable steps and using rewards as motivation can effectively combat procrastination and increase productivity.

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Why we procrastinate

Procrastination is a common behavior that affects 95% of people. It is often driven by factors like fear, overwhelm, and fatigue. Procrastination is different from laziness, as it involves delaying or postponing tasks, while laziness is an unwillingness to put in effort. Identifying the reasons behind procrastination, such as fear of failure or the belief that a task is boring, can be crucial in overcoming it.

Introduction

2min

Strategies to Overcome Procrastination

5min

Understanding Procrastination and Laziness

3min

Personal and Financial Changes in 2022

8min

Turning Delay Into Drive: Picking a Specific and Concrete Reward

3min

Picture this: you're putting something off, and then you start feeling frustrated with yourself for procrastinating. Sound familiar?

It's a vicious cycle that often brings about negative self-talk and a truckload of guilt. You might even compare yourself to others, assuming they've got it all together while you're stuck in the procrastination pit.

Well, here's the truth: practically everyone procrastinates—it's a universal experience. So, let's unpack this together!

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