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Chemistry Exams Or Cute Animals? The Struggle Is Real.
A: What makes procrastination so difficult is that most of us would rather do nothing than work. NOTHING! Now add in cat videos on YouTube, checking Groupon deals in email, and a myriad of other social media options and it seems like all hope is lost. But, the important thing to remember is that procrastination is a habit, and habits are difficult yet very possible to change, and all change begins from within. Make the commitment to yourself to improve your life, and make small adjustments daily and good things will follow. Why not start today? 😉
Hello. My name is Jay-Ram (Jay-ROM) and I'm a Indian-American former pharmaceutical chemist. Ever since I was a child, I've had a fascination with science, watching shows like "Bill-Nye The Science Guy" and "The Magic School Bus." I often had felt like the odd-kid-out because of the different way I would find solutions to problems (usually breaking conventional norms) and this made me stand out from my peers as the weird one. Now that I've worked in the industry for a while and realised my dream of working in a lab, I have come to understand that the spirit of science that drew me to it exists beyond the laboratory walls; it lead me to a way to connect people. So to explore that, I want to help people realize that they are not separate from the universe, but a part of it, itself. Paraphrasing the great Alan Watts, my goal with writing is the following: to help us realize that even though we feel as separate waves, we are still part of the entire cosmic ocean.
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4 thoughts on “Weekly Q&A: How Do I Stop Procrastinating??”
Also, I think people procrastinate because they’re overwhelmed by the huge project looming overhead! A good tactic is to break it down into small tasks and make a checklist: say I do this ONE thing this hour, and then I can goof around for another hour, then onto the next small thing! Remember, when it comes to getting things done something is better than absolutely nothing! Progress, even in baby steps, feels good and motivates you to do more!
Also, I think people procrastinate because they’re overwhelmed by the huge project looming overhead! A good tactic is to break it down into small tasks and make a checklist: say I do this ONE thing this hour, and then I can goof around for another hour, then onto the next small thing! Remember, when it comes to getting things done something is better than absolutely nothing! Progress, even in baby steps, feels good and motivates you to do more!
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Solid advice! Thank you!
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Great thoughts, thanks for sharing.
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Thank you!
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