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Aug 2023
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27 — Friday Fix: 5 Powerful Strategies t...

Amy Morin
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We all procrastinate sometimes. But procrastination, by definition, has negative consequences. Sometimes those consequences are emotional — like dread and anxiety. At other times, consequences mean we don't perform well or miss out on great opportunities. While there are many reasons we procrastinate, the solutions are the same. These five science-backed st ... Show More
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