Neuroscience of Procrastination and the Pomodoro Solution

Procrastination damages your mental health through increased stress and anxiety. Your brain has

two systems: the emotional limbic and the logical prefrontal cortex. When you scroll

instead of working, your limbic system overpowers your rational brain. Avoiding tasks creates

a cycle of guilt and stress hormones, making it harder. The solution is

Pomodoro: work for twenty five minutes, then a five minute break.

The immediate reward tricks your brain into cooperation instead of resistance. Doing instead of

avoiding lowers anxiety and boosts your sense of accomplishment. Start one pomodoro today.

Just twenty five minutes on that one task.