Overcoming Procrastination: Just Start

Procrastination isn't about being lazy. It's your brain valuing instant

rewards over future ones. Scientists call this "time inconsistency." Your Present Self

wants to scroll TikTok. Your Future Self wants good grades. They're literally

fighting against each other. Here's the truth: starting is harder than doing.

Once you begin studying, it's actually less painful than the guilt of procrastinating. Try the 2-minute

rule. Tell yourself you'll study for just two minutes. Once you start,

momentum carries you forward. Break that essay into tiny chunks. Write one paragraph.

Edit one section. Small wins build unstoppable momentum. The pain of procrastinating is worse than the