Beat Procrastination With the 2-Minute Rule

Your brain is literally wired to procrastinate. Ancient Greek philosophers called it akrasia, acting against your

better judgment. Here's what's actually happening: you have two selves fighting each other.

Your Future Self sets goals like "I'll study tonight" or "I'll start that project."

But when the moment comes, your Present Self takes over and chooses instant gratification

instead. This is called time inconsistency. Your brain values scrolling TikTok

right now way more than getting a good grade months from now. The consequences

feel too far away. But here's the thing: being in the middle of procrastinating is actually more

painful than doing the work. The guilt and anxiety you feel scrolling instead of studying