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15 Tips on How to Do Something You Don’t Want to Do

Most people experience procrastination and lack of motivation at one point or another in their lives. For instance, according to the Global Workplace Study published in 2022, 50% of employees aren’t fully engaged at work and want to leave their jobs. Instead of employees being “fully engaged” at work, employees simply “come to work”. They …

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Top 20 Famous Procrastinators

Procrastination is the act of delaying and postponing essential tasks to do less significant jobs instead. According to a study, 80-95% of college students and approximately 50% of high school students procrastinate, suggesting how common it is.  A procrastinator delays or postpones tasks and spends time doing less essential tasks first. For example, if students …

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Laziness vs Procrastination: What is the Difference?

In the busy and fast-paced world surrounding us, we often find daily tasks overwhelming, and productivity can feel like an impossible goal to reach. To avoid facing responsibilities, some people find themselves slipping into the world of procrastination whilst others consciously avoid doing what they need to, which is also known as laziness.  The two …

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Achieve Peak Productivity by Making Small Tweaks to Your Routine

As the world gets busier, the demand for productivity rises. Understanding what productivity means in today’s age and how to boost it are important. Peak productivity happens when your body and mind are in sync. It’s when you have a clear focus that allows you to achieve goals faster and more efficiently.  Peak productivity isn’t …

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The Immense Power of Imperfection: It’s Okay Not to Be Perfect

You’ve heard it repeatedly: Nobody is perfect. However, some of us aim to achieve perfection even when it’s not possible.  It is normal to have imperfections—they don’t mean that you can’t reach your goals or that you can’t aim higher.  What Is Power in Imperfection? When you have a goal, it’s about completion, not perfection. …

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How To Create Your Distress Tolerance Action Plan for Better Productivity

If you frequently find yourself triggered by upsetting situations, it may be time to create a distress tolerance action plan.  What are the treatment goals for distress tolerance? By creating an action plan, we can be more intentional about how we respond to distressing developments and build our distress tolerance. This allows us to have better …

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Distress Tolerance 101: Learning To Ride Life’s Rollercoasters

Life is full of ups and downs. But why do some people seem to coast by largely unaffected while others struggle to cope? A major contributing factor is different levels of individual distress tolerance. What is distress tolerance? Distress tolerance is a term used in psychology to describe the ability to tolerate or manage distressing …

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Emotional Wellness: The Key to a Fulfilling Life

The way you feel affects how you behave and interact with the world. It also impacts your ability to manage your responsibilities, cope with stressful situations, and maintain your mental and emotional well-being.  What is emotional wellness?  Emotional wellness is your ability to deal with life-changing events, especially difficult ones. Today, we explore strategies you …

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Coping with Distress: Strategies for Overcoming Emotional Pain

When people experience physical, emotional, or psychological pain that makes them feel anxious, afraid, lonely, or depressed, it is often termed “distress.” When you feel distressed, you may be inclined to ignore your responsibilities and focus on your negative feelings instead.  Today, we will look at coping mechanisms that will help you recognize symptoms of …

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Maximizing Your Muscle Gains: Tips for Faster Growth and Development

Many fitness enthusiasts make the same rookie mistake: confusing a pump for muscle growth only to be disappointed by an apparent lack of gains a few hours later.  If you want to make those gains permanent and wonder what makes muscles grow faster? The answer is dedication and focus.  Building muscle will take time and …

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4 Ways to Improve Productivity Through Self-Compassion

Self-compassion, self-kindness, and self-acceptance are powerful tools to improve productivity and performance. But applying them to daily life without support can feel confusing and overwhelming.  What are some productivity strategies? Integrate these four simple, compassionate daily productivity tips into your everyday life to become more productive and successful. 1. Cultivate a Growth Mindset A critical factor …

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3 Amazing Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness

Procrastination is the enemy of productivity. But sometimes, we don’t have control over ingrained habits to delay productivity and linger on one task.  And it is not always about laziness, either. Procrastination can be due to depression, anxiety, or stress.  What is the best cure for procrastination? Meditation and mindfulness can help you beat bad …

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What Is the Best Cure for Procrastination?

Why do people procrastinate? About 20% to 25% of the world’s population identify as procrastinators. But contrary to popular belief, procrastination is not related to laziness. In fact, this habit is linked to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.  How to avoid procrastination? Various self-help experts have written about curing procrastination. We have found that meditation …

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5 Tips on Drinking Fluids for Energy and Productivity

Hydration is crucial for our brain and body.  What can I drink to improve productivity? Increasing water intake, reducing sugary drinks, and strategically consuming caffeine will help keep your energy up and boost your productivity.  Here are some hydration tips: #1 Drink Lots of Water Water is the most important drink for your health. Water …

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The Benefits of Mindfulness for Stress Reduction and Improved Mental Wellbeing

In both the public press and psychotherapy research, mindfulness has greatly increased in popularity in the last ten years. The practice of mindfulness has evolved from a Buddhist idea developed around 2,600 years ago to a commonplace psychotherapy notion today. The proponents of mindfulness would have us think that almost all patients and therapists might …

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Understanding and Managing Social Anxiety Disorder

Life frequently presents circumstances that cause us anxiety, tension, or discomfort. It’s also common to have some anxiousness in certain circumstances. Anxiety may even be advantageous occasionally, such as when we must maintain our motivation to fulfill a deadline. However, some people have social anxiety that is so difficult and persistent that it affects their …

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The Link Between Stress and Fatigue: How to Manage Both

A common bodily response to changes in our environments is called stress which can result in physical, emotional, and cognitive reactions. We might experience burnout or emotional exhaustion due to persistently high levels of stress and worry, which frequently aggravate unpleasant feelings like anxiety. Training in stress management might make it easier for you to …

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The Power of Positive Self-Talk: How to Boost Your Self-Esteem

Your self-talk and self-worth are intertwined. Our internal dialogues can benefit how we view ourselves and interact with the outside world. By developing positive self-talk, you can control your sentiments and emotions to keep you motivated throughout the day. Your confidence will increase, you’ll find more delight in your everyday activities, and you’ll develop positive …

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8 Ways Meditation Helps You Become Calm, Stress-Free, and Happy

Research estimates up to 90% of all illnesses have a cause-effect relationship with stress. And most of this stress stems from unhealthy lifestyles and habits that we may think are unavoidable. Fortunately, we can mitigate stress and its effects on our lives. Meditation is a healthy solution that helps us become calmer and reduces stress …

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The Mindfulness Journal: Ideal 2023 Routine for Mindfulness and Growth

The start of the year is the best time to make resolutions with the hopes of fulfilling them for your continued well-being.  What’s the ideal 2023 routine for mindfulness and growth? We have a list of simple tips to ensure a happy and healthy year. They are common New Year’s resolutions for many, including the …

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How Does Unhealed Trauma Impact Your Self-Esteem?

Two-thirds of children in the U.S. will have experienced at least one traumatic experience by the age of 16, according to the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative.  Some of these experiences include: Parental neglect Physical, psychological, or sexual abuse Serious accident Witnessing domestic violence Loss of a loved one School or community shootings or violence …

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ADHD and Brain Fog: Are They Connected?

519516 views Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder usually discovered during childhood. Brain fog, on the other hand, isn’t a medical condition but a symptom that affects your ability to think clearly.  There are many reasons why a person experiences brain fog. These include: Cancer Pregnancy Menopause Multiple sclerosis Lupus Chronic fatigue …

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating A Space That Sets You Up For Success!

96452 views We’ve all walked through Ikea and whispered, “If my home office looked like this, I’d be going places.” No? Just Me? Well no matter what, it’s a common theme that our homes and offices look like the inside of our brains, and maybe yours is a little more scattered than you’d like. The ‘broken …

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Five Insane Benefits Of Creating A Vision Board For Inspiration And Motivation

78741 views We all have an idea of what our perfect life would look like. Maybe it’s a corner office and a polished Tesla, or a cottage in the woods surrounded by simmer pots and artisanal cheese. I like to imagine myself in a cozy New York apartment making homemade pasta while my partner brings …

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How To Beat The “Procrastination Debt Spiral” And Thrive In The Coming Recession

89898 views My name is Monica and I’m writing this in hopes that you don’t make the same mistake I did. What do I mean by that? Well, I’ve been a huge procrastinator all my life. And while it’s caused me tons of stress, I always thought I could manage it (since I always pull …

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Can Procrastination in the Workplace Impact Your Mental Health?

Procrastination in the workplace is known for having several negative consequences. But can it also affect your mental health? The answer is yes. Workplace procrastination can impact your mental health in various ways. Understanding exactly how it affects your mental health can help you address problems with procrastination and their influence on your mental wellness. …

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What Every Procrastinator Needs To Know Before The Next Big Recession Hits

587320 views My name is Mark and if you’re reading this chances are you struggle big-time with procrastination. If so, then I personally know what you’re going through – because I used to be the same way. I could never get anything done when I wanted to. I always waited until the last second…and it …

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How The “Modern Day Capitalist Machine” Doubled My Procrastination, Killed My Productivity And Skyrocketed My Stress

566582 views (And The Simple 5-Minute Fix That Turned Everything Around And Cured My Lifelong Procrastination Habit Once And For All) My name is John and I’m writing to you with a huge smile on my face – something I’d never thought I would be able to do. And once you read my story you’ll …

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If You’re Not Breaking Big Goals Into Small Tasks Nothing Will Get Done, Psychologists Say.

546418 views If you were a tiny ant and wanted to eat an entire elephant, how would you do it? By eating one bite at a time! Most people know that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail! Yet very few of us ever sit down to plan. What’s the problem with that? Busyness …

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Playing Offensive and Defensive Against Distractions

Some distractions are internal, and so we work on cognitively changing, honoring (with a break), or rescheduling our wandering mind, but what about the distractions that are external?  You’ll never be able to eliminate all possible distractions. Still, you can significantly reduce the ones you have control over, resulting in better concentration ( and therefore …

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How Your Own Fears are Holding You Back (And What You Can Do to Move Forward!)

648035 views Why Fear of Feedback and Judgement is Pushing You to Avoidance Everyone has fears, but when they stop you from starting tasks, it’s time to get the one solution that will remove that blockage and help you succeed! You know that old saying, the one about not putting off until tomorrow what you …

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How To Tell If You Have ADHD

Stress, Procrastination, and Anxiety: Why These Could Be Signs of ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder characterized by problems with focus, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ADHD can be difficult to diagnose, especially in adults, as its symptoms can be difficult to parse. Adults need to recognize the symptoms of ADHD, as they can often be overlooked …

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Overcoming Procrastination And My Own Ridiculousness Turned Out Much Easier Than I Thought

656137 views My name is Alex and I used to be a life-long procrastinator. To be honest, I’m still in the process of beating my procrastinating nature, and life with me still can be a bit of a roller coaster. But several months ago, everything was much harder and I thought my life was nothing …

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8 Important Sleep Strategies That Will Improve the Length and Quality of Your Sleep

Most people know that getting a good night’s sleep is important for their health and well-being. However, some struggle to string together consecutive evenings of optimum sleep. There are many benefits to getting the right amount of sleep, including good physical health, mental clarity, and improved focus. Too little or too much sleep can lead …

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How Michelle Bounced Back From Depression By Overcoming Her Life-Long Procrastination

892327 views Find out the secrets behind her happy and abundant life. At 32 years of age, Michelle has come a long way to feeling a tremendous sense of relief after life-long procrastination. By reading this, you can spare yourself the misery she endured and overcome your procrastination before it inflicts the toll on you …

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The science of procrastination: What is it and how to deal with it

You’re Not Lazy: The Science of Why We Procrastinate It’s the 1st of January once again. You roll out of bed, both energized and trepidatious for what the new year will bring.  Hanging on the wall beside your freshly-tidied work desk is a new calendar, with twelve months’ worth of possibilities and opportunities waiting to …

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How I Bounced Back From Depression By Overcoming My Life-Long Procrastination

728627 views Tessa here, and I’m writing this today with a tremendous sense of relief. I really feel as though a huge weight I’ve been living with for almost 55 years has been lifted from my shoulders. And I want to tell you why. My hope is that you can spare yourself the misery I …

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Face To Face With Middle Age, I Was Stuck In A Rut From Which I Saw No Way Out

489248 views I did it! I raised two kids who are now quite successful across the board. For years, I heard my friends crowing about how much they were loving their new-found freedom. So why, when it was my turn, was I wallowing in a miserable limbo unable to move on and enjoy the fruits …

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Doing Nothing – How Procrastination Almost Ruined My Retirement and How I Got It Back on Track

Yahoo! I was retired! If you’ve been there, you know exactly where I’m coming from.  Retirement is something you hear so much about – how you’ll finally be in charge, how you’ll answer to no one but yourself, how it will let you live out the rest of your life on your terms. Well, that …

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How I Broke Free From The Trap Of My Own Making – Discover Why Procrastination Is Keeping You Stuck In A Rut

A friendly guide and a wake-up call to help you stop procrastination and regain control of your life. 539348 views You know how you ‘never’ manage to get things done? Or sometimes, how you feel like you’re a million miles away from where you want to be in life? Oh, procrastination. How I love thee, …

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How The Pandemic Sent Me Into a Tail Spin of Self-Doubt and Procrastination (and How I Overcame Them Before It Was Too Late)

718548 views You ever find yourself tossing and turning in bed in the middle of the night completely overwhelmed by where your life has brought you and clueless as to how you’re going to get out of this mess? To be so full of panic, fear and anxiety that you’re actually sick to your stomach? …

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How I Bounced Back From Depression By Overcoming My Life-long Procrastination

Michelle here, and I’m writing this today with a tremendous sense of relief. I really feel as though a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders, and I want to tell you why. My hope is that you can spare yourself the misery I endured and overcome your procrastination before it inflicts the toll …

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