piers steel suggests that better time management is a key to overcoming procrastination, including being aware of and using one's "power hours" (being a "morning person" or "night owl"). a good approach is to creatively utilize one's internal circadian rhythms that are best suited for the most challenging and productive work. steel states that it is essential to have realistic goals, to tackle one problem at a time and to cherish the "small successes". brian o'leary supports that "finding a work-life balance...may actually help us find ways to be more productive", suggesting that dedicating leisure activities as motivation can increase one's efficiency at handling tasks. procrastination is not a lifelong trait. those likely to worry can learn to let go, those who procrastinate can find different methods and strategies to help focus and avoid impulses.