\n\n\n\nChances are, that by reading this post about procrastination you are procrastinating yourself. But that’s okay! Remind yourself every now and again that nobody’s perfect. Even this guide may not cure your procrastination habits, but it should at least prevent any tears being shed in the library (been there, done that).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So take a deep breath, keep calm and as Nike famously says, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“JUST DO IT”<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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