What Is the Real Meaning of Procrastination?

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What’s the real meaning of procrastination? What are some common misconceptions about procrastination? In Solving the Procrastination Puzzle, Timothy A. Pychyl explains what procrastination is and what procrastination isn’t. More specifically, he addresses the idea that we procrastinate because we’re bad at managing our time. Keep reading to learn why procrastination originates from unregulated emotions, not bad time management.

Procrastination and Time Management: Why We Put Things Off

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How are procrastination and time management related? Why do people underestimate how long it takes to complete a task? One reason why we procrastinate is that we have trouble with planning. Figuring out how to accomplish everything on your to-do list requires planning, but most of us aren’t very good at these kinds of plans. Learn how bad planning and poor time management puts you on a direct path to procrastination.

Procrastination & Emotional Regulation: The Unexpected Link

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How do your emotions cause you to procrastinate? What happens when you avoid negative emotions, rather than confront them? Timothy A. Pychyl says that procrastination results from a failure of the cognitive capacity psychologists call emotion regulation. This is the ability to manage your emotions, attention, and behavior so you can work toward your goals or act according to your values. Continue reading to learn why procrastination and emotional regulation are more commonly related than you might think.

How to Realize Your Full Potential With a Success-Oriented Mindset

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Are you ready to unlock your true potential? What sets high achievers apart from the rest? Brandon Bornancin’s book Whatever It Takes teaches you how to overcome restrictive beliefs and realize your full potential. You’ll learn how to develop a success-oriented mindset and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Here’s how to reach your fullest potential by getting into the right mindset.

How to Stay Committed to Your Goals: 3 Successful Tactics

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Do you have trouble sticking to your goals? What are habits that can keep you committed? Habits that pave the way for success, including consistent discipline, are essential to achieve your objectives. We have guaranteed tactics from successful individuals in their commercial and entrepreneurial endeavors. Continue reading to learn how to stay committed to your goals.

How You Can Use Retirement to Rediscover Yourself

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Do you want to find purpose in your post-retirement life? Do you want to forge a new identity beyond your old job title? In his book How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free, Ernie Zelinski says that retirement should be a time to rediscover yourself. He says you can do so by embracing your interests, exploring new hobbies, mentoring others, and more. Here are some ways you can find your second wind after retirement.