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Effective Time Management Strategies
applying this pressure to their lives most always
perform below their potential.
Chronic procrastination can lead to undue stress
and even depression, and often requires behavioral
changes.
In order to change habits of procrastination, you
must determine why you procrastinate.
There are three major reasons for procrastination:
1. PERFECTIONISM
Many procrastinators tend to be perfectionists.
When faced with anything too challenging they can
become paralyzed and shut down.
2. EMOTIONAL AVOIDANCE
The emotions associated with a particular chore
can be overwhelming. Many people avoid the task
to avoid the emotion.
3. FEAR
Fear can be paralyzing. Fear of other’s reactions,
fear of change, fear of risk, and even fear of
success can immobilize some people.
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