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I'm studying procrastination.
Studies show that 20% of the population are chronic procrastinators.
(does that include starving people? Who figures these statistics?)

Someone detected 3 basic types:

*Thrill-seekers
Wait to the last minute for the euphoric rush.

*Avoiders
Have fear of failure or even fear of success; they would rather have others think they lack effort than ability.

*Decisional
(is that a word!?)
Not making decisions absolves them of responsibility for the outcome.

Someone thought up 5 solutions:

*Chore versus Pleasure
If you adopt the mindset that a task you’re about to do is a “pleasure” for you, you’ll be more likely to do something about it and get it done with passion and purpose.

*Finishing versus Beginning
Many procrastinators see a task as being impossible. You don’t have to finish tasks in one breath or stretch; if you start a task you’re more likely to pick up the pace as you go along.

*Perfectionist versus Productivist
Many tasks that need to be done simply don’t require perfection and should only be given the time and effort they deserve.
I might have made up a word here in ‘productivist’, (is that a word?) f something isn’t crucial then don’t strive for perfection - aim to get things done.

*‘Time is my Master’ versus ‘Master of Time’.
Don’t be a slave to your watch. A clear mind is essential when it comes to completing tasks. It’s natural that your attention wanes after about an hour of solid concentration. Take a break!

*Eating a Whole Horse versus Bite-Sized-Pieces
(WHAT?! Who writes this stuff?)
As the hungry are you are, the thought of eating a whole horse is quite daunting. If you’ve got a monster of a task or project don’t try and tackle the beast in one go. If you divide the task into smaller bite-sized-pieces and goals they will be a lot easier to digest.
(disgusting!)

This is getting boring, so I'll wrap it up:

10 things to know about procrastination

(Oh, you go figure the rest out! I'm busy!)


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