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Akrasia

Acting against one's better judgment.

Greek for 'lack of self-control'. Ancient name for procrastination. The same Pomodoro tactic defeats it.

Related

• Procrastination — Voluntarily delaying intended actions despite expected negative consequences.
• Willpower Depletion — Self-control as a finite resource that depletes through use.

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