Kicking out Procrastination (Part 1)

Do you put off work you know you’ll need to accomplish eventually, even if this habit increases pressure for you and others? Procrastination may seem like a way to avoid stress, but it’s more likely to increase stress in the long run. And the tendency isn’t always limited to work and school; chronic procrastinators often delay important tasks in their personal lives, like household chores or scheduling doctors’ appointments.

Luckily, procrastination isn’t a permanent characteristic. Like any other habit, it can be unlearned—and the first step is usually to figure out the cause. Here's how to stop procrastinating for good.