Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad
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The report you’ve been putting off is due tomorrow. It’s time to buckle down, open your computer ... and check your phone. Maybe watch your favorite YouTube channel? Or maybe you should just start in the morning? This is the cycle of procrastination. So, why do we procrastinate when we know it’s bad for us? Explore how your body triggers a procrastination response, and how you can break the cycle.
Researchers have recently determined that rigid self-discipline and strict time management are not the best courses of action for frequent procrastinators. Why is that the case, and what are some other more effective strategies they should try instead?
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