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Finding motivation in the face of ruts and procrastination pitfalls

Finding motivation in the face of ruts and procrastination pitfalls

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Finding motivation in the face of ruts and procrastination pitfalls

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- How many times have you thought to yourself, "I'll start that new habit on Monday"? Whether it's eating healthier or moving your body more, you may tend to overemphasize what you can do in the future, sidestepping what you can do right now. Of course, that hurts your motivation. Because delaying your own efforts assigns them to an unknown time in the future. It also clears you of any accountability to act today. I've been there too. But now we're going to take a look at the three Ps of motivation pitfalls. When we procrastinate, protect or try to perfect something. These are common forms of delaying tasks that derail our progress and undermine our goals. By learning about these pitfalls, you can recognize when each one is happening. Then you can change course and try a better way forward. Let's dive in. The first P is when we procrastinate. The procrastination I'm talking about isn't rare or exceptional, it's the…

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