procrastination
/pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun B1- The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.
Plural procrastinations
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For a long time, society has fundamentally misunderstood the widespread habit of procrastination, dismissing it as a simple lack of willpower.
Experts suggest that procrastination is not essentially a problem of time management, but rather an issue of emotional regulation.
Researchers emphasize that harsh self-criticism is entirely counterproductive, as it only generates more negative emotions that fuel further procrastination.
Ultimately, overcoming procrastination requires us to abandon the illusion that we must feel perfectly motivated before we begin our work.
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