A little bit of work on something that feels painful can ultimately be very beneficial. Habits such as procrastination have four parts: The cue The routine The reward The belief Change a habit by responding differently to a cue, or even avoiding that cue altogether. Reward and belief make the change long-lasting. Focus on the process (the way you spend your time) instead of the product (what you want to accomplish). Use the twenty-five-minute Pomodoro to stay productive for brief periods. Then reward yourself after each successful period of focused attention. Be sure to schedule free time to
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Beating procrastination
