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I recently delivered an invited talk for an authors' series around the theme of "unnecessary illusions and truth." The theme fit what I've learned about procrastination over the past decade. Here are 10 illusions about procrastination with relevant research that challenges each. Read More
Great article, concse and extremely informative
This is a great blog post. As a serial procrastinator I spot all the little foibles here.
When it's written down in black and white, it all becomes a little clearer.
I think perfectionism has a lot to do with procrastination and I particularly like the bit about working under pressure, is merely working under pressure, rather than enhancing performance.
Thanks Timothy,
Regards
Chris
Procrastination is The #1 Ilusion
In the US the hyper-caffeinated ( it mainly causes anxiety) belief that everything must be controlled by will-power, hyperbolic discounting (immediate-termism) and "Just do it -- now!" urgent emotional drivers is silly.
American hates thinking about anything, being careful, planning, discussing, letting situations develop, etc.
A nation driven by fear and insecurity and dumbness.
Oh, it was so cruel to
Oh, it was so cruel to me...found out that procrastination is "my" diagnosis. I thought that I am what I am, making everything on last seconds(not minutes)- thats me. It is very nice telling that I can change it, but it will be not so easy. I can not imagine that. But I understand, you are psychologist, its your work.
Thank you.
I'll read this later.
I'll read this later.
LOL
Haha, that really tickled me :)
Thanks for cheering me up, making me laugh and hurting my broken ribs!
:)
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