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Motivation and Procrastination
- Procrastination is driven by two types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic.
- Intrinsic motivation, doing something for personal reward, combats procrastination.
New Year's Resolutions Study
- Ayelet Fishbach's research tracked New Year's resolutions, finding intrinsic motivation predicted adherence.
- Extrinsic motivation, like importance, didn't predict follow-through.
Focus on Intrinsic Rewards
- Focus on intrinsic rewards of a task to avoid procrastination.
- For example, savor the crunchiness of carrots, not just their health benefits.