How to Beat Procrastination: 5 Tips Backed by Psychology
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10 July, 2025
Psychology offers insights into understanding the roots of procrastination and developing effective strategies to overcome it
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Break Tasks Into Smaller Steps
Big tasks overwhelm your brain, break bigger tasks into smaller ones. For ex, while writing an essay, break the writing into outline, intro, small topics
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Use the “5-Minute Rule”
Start with working for 5 minutes. Tell yourself you are going to work only 5 minutes. Most people end up working longer than 5 minutes and getting interested
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Remove Distractions
Remove Distractions such as Mobile Phones, unnecessary noise. For mobile phones, Turn off notifications and Use “Do Not Disturb” mode
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Reward Yourself
Make sure to reward yourself enough but not more. If you were to study for 2 hours straight, reward yourself with snacks or short walks every 30-40 minutes
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Understand Your “Why”
Connect with your purpose.
Ask yourself: “Why does this task matter to me?”
When your work feels meaningful, you're more likely to finish it.
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Procrastination Isn't Laziness — It's Psychology!
Apply these 5 tips and watch your focus improve
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