The Psychology of Procrastination

It is three in the morning and you are still scrolling. That big essay?

Still not started. Procrastination isn't about being lazy. It is a battle between your

brain's present and future self. Ancient Greeks called this Akrasia. It means acting

against your own better judgment despite knowing better. Your Present Self values instant gratification,

like a donut or a video, over long term future rewards. We only start

when the pain of not doing the work finally outweighs the pain of starting.

The guilt and anxiety of putting it off is usually much worse than the work

itself. Beat this with Temptation Bundling. Only do things you love while