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Every goal is doomed to fail if it goes against the grain of human nature.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
I also find that pacing systems are a helpful tool for breaking the boom-or-bust cycle. Pacing systems intervene with the boom-or-bust cycle by creating a system to have a more balanced expenditure of energy throughout so that we don't have as extreme of crashes.
Why a Neurodivergent Spoon Theory?
Megan Anna Neff
First, there are the many quick-fix procrastination aids. For example, one compelling *Psychological Science* paper described how downsizing larger metrics of time (think 48 hours instead of 2 days, or 10,950 days instead of 30 years) can [make events seem more immediate](http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2015/04/23/0956797615572231.abstract), prompting people to engage in upcoming tasks.
How to Finally Break Your Procrastination Habit, Explained by a Psychologist
Thomas Ling
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