Booth highlights that a common trap is getting caught at either end of the spectrum when a task is either too easy or too difficult. Being aware of this and tackling the problem, whether it be boredom or looming deadlines, in steps is a better strategy than blindly guessing at the demands in front of you. Also, keeping a detailed record of exactly where your time goes will help you realize your own pitfalls (like that 5-minute snack break somehow evolving into a half hour “research” session on Wikipedia). Some of these tips might seem obvious, but if it were that easy to stop procrastinating, you wouldn’t be reading this, would you? 10 Productivity Tips For Procrastinators | Forbes
