Overcoming Procrastination: Start Small

Procrastination isn't laziness. It's your brain choosing instant rewards over future

benefits. Ancient Greeks called it akrasia, acting against your better judgment.

Here's what's really happening: your Present Self craves that dopamine hit from scrolling TikTok,

while your Future Self desperately needs you to study for tomorrow's exam. Your brain values

immediate gratification way more than long-term success. That assignment due next week feels

less urgent than watching one more video. But here's the truth: being in the middle

of procrastinating actually hurts more than doing the work. Try the 2-Minute Rule.

Tell yourself you'll only study for two minutes. Once you start, momentum carries