🕒 Procrastination isn’t just about being lazy. It can also be because you’re feeling too stressed.

When you’re stressed, it can feel overwhelming to start or finish tasks, leading you to put them off. This is why managing stress is crucial to overcoming procrastination. Here’s why it happens and what you can do:

1️⃣ Stress makes tasks seem harder

When stressed, even simple tasks can seem daunting, making it easier to procrastinate.

2️⃣ Fear of failure

Stress can heighten the fear of failing at the tasks, which might make you avoid them altogether.

3️⃣ Lack of energy

High stress levels can drain your energy, making it hard to focus on tasks.

Here are 5 actionable steps to deal with procrastination by managing stress:

1️⃣ Limit Screen Time in the Evening

2️⃣ Use Blackout Curtains

3️⃣ Take a Hot Shower Before Bed

4️⃣ Create a Calming Bedtime Routine

5️⃣ Plan Small, Enjoyable Tasks

🕒 Remember, procrastination is often a symptom of stress. By managing your stress effectively, you can increase your motivation and tackle procrastination head-on!

About Kelly Prehn

Kelly's journey began unexpectedly when a Models 1 agent spotted her in Covent Garden during a ballet rehearsal. Despite landing a six-figure Japanese contract immediately, upon arrival in Tokyo she was deemed 'overweight', fired and sent back to London.

Her breakthrough came when Mr. Shu of Shu Uemura recognized her potential, launching her acclaimed career as a beauty and fashion model across Asia—from Japan and Korea to China and Singapore.

A leading cultivator and producer of cultural collaboration and exchange between East and West, Kelly leveraged her industry expertise and transitioned from modeling to sharing beauty insights as a columnist, becoming a highly recognized advocate for niche traditional wellness modalities. She was the first to bring numerous transformative practices to a wider audience. Her influence grows rapidly: 1.4 million books in print, tens of millions of women reached through her teachings on social media, she currently impacts 11 million women monthly—and growing.

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