Focus on Today, Not the Future

Procrastination is caused by focusing on the big picture and feeling overwhelmed. To avoid this, concentrate on one actionable task for today, like doing arm exercises for a beach body goal. By focusing on the singular tree - the immediate action - motivation is preserved. Similarly, at work, instead of fixating on a distant promotion, focus on a specific task like having a conversation with your boss about growth opportunities. This approach prevents paralysis from looking at the bigger picture and enables continuous progress.

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