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Now I feel like I’m going to get to it soon: a brief, scalable intervention for state procrastination
Anusha GargShivang ShelatJonathan W Schooler
Researchers tested a brief intervention that combines emotional labeling with subtask planning to combat procrastination. The study found that participants who spent about six minutes on these structured prompts felt more motivated and were more likely to intend to complete their tasks. This approach offers a scalable solution for improving productivity through simple cognitive shifts.
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