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Why We Procrastinate and How to Fix It: Evidence-Based Strategies to Beat Self-Sabotage

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Conquering the Insidious Power of Procrastination  John took a deep breath as he stared at the blank page on his computer screen. He’d been putting off starting this project report for days. He glanced out the window where golden autumn light filtered through crimson leaves…then forced his gaze back to the cursor blinking impatiently.  The …

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11 Common Focus Killers Draining Your Productivity (And How to Stop Them)

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The Sneaky Focus Killers Sabotaging Your Productivity We’ve all experienced it – you’re fully immersed in an important work task, laser focused, in the zone. Suddenly a notification pops up on your screen, distracting you. Before you know it, you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole of checking emails, scrolling social media, or clicking links from …

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Finding Flow

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Unlocking Your Pathway to Engagement and Productivity Rory was completely dialed in, hands working expertly as she sanded the detailed edges of the bookshelf. The noise of the workshop faded as she focused intently on the precision required. Hours passed unnoticed as she finished sanding and began staining the wood. Suddenly, the alarm she’d set …

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The Psychology of Total Engagement: Why Immersion in Activities Matters

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The Power of Engagement: Why Active Involvement Matters Have you ever been so focused on an activity that you lose all sense of time and place? When you look up hours later, you’re shocked at how absorbed you were. Artists might call this state “being in flow.” Athletes sometimes refer to it as “being in …

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