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Procrastination Expert: How To Get Over The Procrastination Trap - Professor Fuschia M. Sirois

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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Finding Meaning Reduces Procrastination

Finding meaning in tasks can reduce procrastination by enabling individuals to manage their feelings, engage in emotion regulation skills, and view tasks as important and valuable. Framing tasks in a meaningful way has shown to decrease procrastination tendencies significantly. Procrastination can also be a coping mechanism for dealing with difficult emotions, especially in situations of high background stress. It is crucial to be compassionate towards oneself and others struggling with procrastination, understanding that it is a common human behavior influenced by various factors, including stress and the need to conserve coping resources.

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