Procrastination Articles

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Understanding the reasons behind your procrastination can help you overcome it.

Procrastination is the avoidance of starting and completing tasks that need to get done. Many people procrastinate when they have an upcoming deadline that they’re dreading. There are several reasons why people procrastinate. Sometimes it’s due to perfectionism, meaning that the person wants to complete a task “perfect” and avoids finishing it because they’re afraid it won’t be good enough. Other times, people procrastinate having a confrontation with someone because of what might happen. There are many examples of procrastination. Here you will find articles about the reasons that people procrastinate. You will learn about the causes of procrastination, the signs and symptoms of procrastinators, and techniques to stop avoiding things and start getting them done.

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