Conquering Procrastination: Start Small

Your brain is literally sabotaging your success and here's the science behind it.

Ancient Greeks called it akrasia, acting against your better judgment. You know you should

study for tomorrow's exam but you're scrolling TikTok instead. Your brain has two

selves battling for control. Your Future Self wants good grades and career success,

but your Present Self craves instant dopamine hits. The pain of thinking about the task is

actually worse than doing it. Starting is the hardest part. Use the two minute

rule, tell yourself you'll only work for two minutes. Once you begin,

momentum carries you forward. Break that research paper into fifteen minute chunks instead