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Picture this, it is Thursday afternoon, and time is going by sooner than you expected. You are trying to work as fast as possible to complete a task that needs to be delivered tomorrow morning. And you cannot help but wonder, “how did this happen?” “Where did my time go?” “Why did I lose my focus?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this sounds familiar, you need to know that you are not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Procrastination is much more common than one could imagine. Some research suggests that 95 percent of us procrastinate to some extent. While it may be soothing to know that you are not the only one who procrastinates, it is crucial to realize how much it can hold you back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Procrastination the Same as Laziness?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Very often, procrastination is confused with laziness, but both are very different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While laziness implies inactivity, unwillingness to act, and apathy; Procrastination is an active process where you decide to do something else instead of what you should be doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time, procrastinating is about ignoring an unpleasant but essential task while doing a pleasant but non-essential one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though procrastination is not the same as laziness, they can both have severe consequences in our lives. Even minor cases of procrastination can make us feel ashamed or guilty; it can also reduce productivity and motivation.  Procrastinating over a long period may lead us to become demotivated and disappointed with our work, which can drive us to depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Stop Procrastinating?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As it happens with any other habit, overcoming procrastination is possible. Here are some steps that will help you deal, and prevent procrastination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Realize That You’re Procrastinating<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you’re temporarily delaying an essential task for a good reason, then you are not necessarily procrastinating. Putting off a task because you had to re-prioritize your workload is valid. On the other hand, if you start putting things off frequently and indefinitely or switching focus because you do not want to do something, you most likely are procrastinating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though they might not seem likely, here are some signs that you are procrastinating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n