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Procrastination - How to deal with it

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It so happens that we aren't always aware of why we do certain things. Some things in our life happen so automatically.  You have this crazy assignment to do. You need to submit it within 24 hours. The tension is high, you are frustrated, and what happens? Many of us automatically procrastinate . We choose to watch Netflix or go out for coffee. The interplay between how habits are formed, why we procrastinate, and the mechanism for willpower can shed useful light on why we do (or don’t do) specific activities.  How can you deal with procrastination? Procrastination is a type of habit that can be changed! Let us first understand the basics of a habit.  A habit is, in the strictest sense, learning that becomes automatic (Sharma 2015). They conserve mental resources for other essential functions like decision making, planning, etc. [1] For example, while driving a car, the coordination of your hands and legs become automatic after some practice.  A habit can be...

11 Simple habits to maintain when you are on the internet!

Let's dive right in, these are a few pointers to guide online behavior I think are worth implementing!  Online politeness & courtesy - needless to say, be polite  where ever you are!  Managing bookmarks. Managing uploaded documents/media (google drive, YouTube, etc.). Keeping your email inbox clean and organized. Acknowledging good content - A lot of online content is free although it is a result of hard work. Take a few seconds to acknowledge it and make the authors feel like they rewarded. Backup Login Ids and Passwords Keeping plugins up to date Spreading information which is reliable. Check where its coming from and verify if you can. A lot of false knowledge is spread because the user does not cross check facts. For example, the brain does not work at 10% capacity. We use all of our brain. If you want to gather information on a specific topic. Find an article and check its sources and citations. They often provided much richer information. A lot of great sea...