The Psychology of Procrastination

Ever wonder why you scroll social media instead of doing that big project?

It is called Akrasia. The ancient Greek word for acting against your better

judgment. Your brain suffers from time inconsistency, valuing immediate rewards over long term

ones. Your Present Self wants dopamine now, while your Future Self wants the

results. Beat it with the two minute rule. If a task

takes two minutes, start now. Or break big tasks into tiny chunks.

Momentum only comes after you actually start. Use commitment devices, like putting your

phone in another room to remove all friction. Stop overthinking and just start.