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Key takeaways from I Was a ‘Master’ Procrastinator. Here’s the Simple 5-Step Method I Used to Quit the Habit

Fighting procrastination is a life-long battle, but it's a winnable one--if you use principles of emotional intelligence.

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So, remember: Fighting procrastination is a life-long battle. But it's a winnable one, especially if you: 1. Acknowledge the need to change. 2. Identify and understand your feelings. 3. Work on stuff earlier. 4. Put it in the calendar. 5. Use the 5-minute rule.

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