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Procrastination often stems from fear of failure or perfectionism from "summary" of Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey
When we put off tasks, it's easy to think that we're just being lazy. But there's usually a deeper reason behind our procrastination. Fear of failure is a common culprit. If we're afraid that we won't be able to do a task perfectly, we might avoid starting it altogether. This fear can be paralyzing, keeping us stuck in a loop of avoidance and anxiety. We tell ourselves that we'll do the task later, when we feel more ready or capable. But in reality, this only prolongs our suffering and makes the task seem even more daunting. Perfectionism is another factor that can lead to procrastination. When we set impossibly high standards for ourselves, we're setting ourselves up for failure. We become so focused on getting everything exactly right that we can't even bring ourselves to begin. We're afraid of making mistakes, of not meeting our own unrealistic expectations. So we procrastinate, putting off the task until we feel more prepared or until we can guarantee a flawless outcome. Both fear of failur...
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