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The Only Way to Stop Procrastinating (Based on Research)

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Procrastination is coping mechanism for Stress

Procrastination is not about avoiding tasks but about avoiding stress. Researchers define procrastination as a subconscious attempt to feel better in the present moment by avoiding stress. Dr. Timothy Pichl's research emphasizes that procrastination is essentially a way to fulfill the desire for immediate gratification by steering clear of stress.

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