Ludwig says it is due to a lack of intrinsic motivation, willpower, and fear of failure. "Procrastination is not a time management issue. It's an emotional management issue," says Petr Ludwig, author of The End of Procrastination: How to Stop Postponing and Lead a Fulfilled Life. The result is escaping from the stress and effort of a particular task by doing something you know you shouldn't do. "Self-forgiveness" is a helpful strategy in fighting procrastination, says Ludwig.

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