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By Grace Fleming, About.com Guide to Homework / Study Tips since 2005

What's Holding You Back?

Monday March 26, 2007

Is something holding you back from success? Sometimes we don’t realize that we can move forward and achieve success by understanding and identifying our roadblocks.

Do you procrastinate? Many students get the urge to feed the dog or even clean their rooms right about the time they sit down to work on that research paper. Sound familiar? If so, you may want to read over these tips for overcoming procrastination.

Do you have a secret fear of success? It may sound strange, but some people do. A fear of success can stem from the fear of failing at something after you’ve given it your best effort. You can overcome this barrier with a little self-reflection and awareness!

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