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Procrastination gets a bad rap.
Sure, it has its faults, but when we take a closer look, it's not so black and white. Here are four reasons why procrastination isn't always all bad. 1. Procrastinating one task can motivate us to complete another. Perhaps you can relate to this experience: You have something you are avoiding. You will do anything to not do That Thing! Anything? Yes...even things that you were previously procrastinating doing! Example: You really need to clean out that garage. I mean, really. 
You haven't even opened some of those boxes in ten years. Do you really need those mismatched dishes? Those strings of old broken Christmas lights? Five dozen issues of National Geographic for that collage you are sure you will start one day?
It feels like such a daunting project. You can't bring yourself to even begin. Then one day...
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Check out this Bustle piece about common thoughts that can have a negative impact on your well being. It includes examples from therapists, including yours truly.
If you recognize any of these, or struggle with toxic thoughts that aren't on this list, you are not alone! We all think thoughts from time to time that can cause us harm. |
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