Procrastination

Putting things off has little to do with laziness. Articles on the feelings behind it, and on first steps small enough to take today.

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Procrastination

Why we procrastinate: the feeling behind putting things off

Procrastination has little to do with laziness. Most of the time, you're avoiding an uncomfortable feeling — and for a moment, it actually works. Here's what the research says and how to get yourself moving anyway.

Ole Spaarmann · 3 min read

Start with 5 minutes.

Talk about the thing you've been putting off. See what happens.

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