 How to Overcome Procrastination and Get Things Done

Struggling to start? You’re not alone

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Break tasks into tiny, manageable steps.

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Use the Pomodoro technique—25 mins on, 5 mins off.

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Create a deadline—even if it’s artificial.

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Reward progress, not perfection

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Action kills procrastination. Just begin.

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