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    Breaking the Procrastination Cycle: Psychology Meets Action

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    12 sept 2025
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    Dive deep into the neuroscience behind procrastination and discover how perfectionism fuels delay. Learn practical strategies to rewire your brain and take action despite discomfort.

    Breaking the Procrastination Cycle: Psychology Meets Action

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    Procrastination isn't really about time management or laziness—it's about our relationship with discomfort and uncertainty. You don't need to feel motivated to take action; discipline means acting regardless of how you feel.

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    1

    Opening & Welcome

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    0:11
    0:32
    2

    Topic Introduction & Source Material Setup

    0:46
    1:06
    0:11
    1:37
    3

    The Neuroscience of Delay

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    The Perfectionism-Procrastination Connection

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    Breaking the Procrastination Cycle

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    2:26
    5:21
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    Systems Over Willpower

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    Wrap-up & Closing Reflection

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