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    "cbt_title": "THE PROCRASTINATION END GAME",
    "cbt_image": "",
    "cbt_order": "29",
    "cbt_summary": "<p>You know that feeling when you have something important to do, but you keep putting it off? That's procrastination. Now, why do you do it? Well, sometimes it's because big tasks seem overwhelming, and you just don't know where to start. Other times, it's because you're scared you might mess up or fail if you try something new. Here's the thing – when you procrastinate, it can make you even more anxious. You might feel stressed, and it becomes this cycle where <b>the task makes you anxious, so you put it off, and then putting it off makes you even more anxious.</b> <b>It's like a never-ending loop.</b></p><p>There are two types of procrastination: active and passive. Passive is when you can't even start the important stuff. Active, on the other hand, is you wait until the last minute because you think you work better under pressure. <b>But guess what? Both can lead to anxiety. </b>Now, here's the deal with perfectionism. That's when you set crazy high standards for yourself and think, <b>\"If I can't do it perfectly, I shouldn't do it at all.\" </b>That puts loads of pressure on you, and you end up not doing anything<b> because you're afraid it won't be good enough</b>.</p><p>The tricky part is that procrastination is not about being lazy or bad at managing time. It's more about dealing with tricky feelings like anxiety and frustration. So, if you catch yourself putting things off, it's not a character flaw, it's your brain's way of handling emotions. But the cool part is, understanding this can help you break the cycle and tackle tasks without that anxious weight on your shoulders. Here are a few tips to deal with procrastination:</p><p><span style=\"font-family: Arial Unicode MS;\">➢</span> Improve your decision-making skills</p><p><span style=\"font-family: Arial Unicode MS;\">➢</span> Break down your tasks</p><p><span style=\"font-family: Arial Unicode MS;\">➢</span> Reward yourself</p><p><span style=\"font-family: Arial Unicode MS;\">➢</span> Practice self-compassion</p>"
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