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10 research-backed ways to beat procrastination for good

Rachel GillettSep 7, 2016, 20:25 IST

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If you're reading this article right now, there's a good chance you're actually supposed to be doing something else.

But the thing about getting things done? It's hard - especially when whatever you're supposed to be doing is daunting, unpleasant, or particularly high stakes.

And as we've written before, there are powerful reasons you might be having trouble getting started.

But the bills must be paid, the work must get done, and your side projects aren't going to come to fruition on their own.

Here, we've gathered 10 research-backed tricks to help get your work done.