TED Talks Daily 4 proven ways to kick your procrastination habit | Ayelet Fishbach
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Feb 22, 2023 
Ayelet Fishbach, a behavioral scientist at the University of Chicago, dives into the intricate world of motivation and goal pursuit. She shares proven strategies to conquer procrastination, highlighting the power of intrinsic motivation and effective goal-setting. Fishbach discusses the role of feedback—how negative reactions can hinder learning while positive reinforcement fosters engagement. She emphasizes the importance of breaking down aspirations into manageable tasks and how to shift from avoidance to proactive approaches in tackling everyday challenges.
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Look Back to Move Forward
- Monitor progress by looking back at achievements to stay motivated.
- Reflecting on past progress can increase motivation to continue.
Beware of Long Middles
- Beware of the "middle problem," where motivation declines mid-project.
- Keep projects short or break them down into smaller sub-goals to maintain momentum.
Give Advice to Learn
- Learn from negative feedback by giving advice to others.
- This helps overcome emotional and cognitive barriers to processing negative feedback.