11 Causes and Cures for Procrastination


	11 Causes and Cures for Procrastination
anpl32
7-12-2007 7:57 PM
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procrastination, howto, tips, to do
anpl32 says:
another case of 1000 chars. not being enough...
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Reward yourself.</blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://johnplaceonline.com/stress-management/11-causes-and-cures-for-procrastination/"><li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;"><STRONG>Lack of energy:</STRONG> Maintain a regular sleep routine. Eat healthy. Exercise regularly. 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