Understanding procrastination

Procrastination is about emotions, not time

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When we ask ourselves why we procrastinate, a couple of reasons come easily to mind: That we are lazy, and that we suck at time management. The first is actively unhelpful. The time management explanation is also a distraction. Time management skills are important, don’t get me wrong. Planning, timeboxing, project tracking and to-do lists … Read more

Decision Diary

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An exercise I use with clients, for a power boost to achieve their goals, is the Decision Diary. After we identify a specific goal where greater willpower will help them to succeed, I ask them to keep track of each choice they make related to that goal, for one day or more. One way is to keep a pen and paper … Read more

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