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Jan 2016
40m 59s

I don't feel like it! I don't want to!

PROCRASTINATION RESEARCH GROUP
About this episode

Some reflections on what to do when you don't feel like doing what you know you should be doing.

Want to learn more about procrastination? procrastination.ca

The closing song is by singer, songwriter Matt Weidinger - check him out at mattweidinger.com

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