
9 Stoic Strategies to Overcome Procrastination
The Daily Stoic
Beat Procrastination with Practical Tactics from the Stoics
Stoicism offers practical strategies to overcome procrastination by addressing perfectionist tendencies, managing intimidating tasks, and quieting the inner voice that defers action. To combat procrastination, focus on completing tasks one step at a time instead of being overwhelmed by the big picture. While envisioning potential obstacles can be useful, dwelling on them can lead to paralyzing fear. Instead, approach tasks incrementally, like writing a book one sentence at a time, to make progress and avoid procrastination.
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