Time and Attention 154: Why We Procrastinate
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Aug 26, 2025 Dive into the intriguing science of procrastination! Discover what causes aversion and the mental battles we face when delaying tasks. Explore how impulsiveness and perfectionism intertwine with our procrastination habits. Learn the practical art of aversion journaling and why making tasks more challenging can be the key to overcoming avoidance. With engaging personal anecdotes and a hint at an upcoming course, it's a journey toward productivity and self-discovery!
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Course Creation Backstory
- Chris described writing 27,000 research words and shaping them into a loose script for his course.
- He framed the course as polished but informal to feel like hanging out in his office.
Aversion Lies At Procrastination's Core
- Procrastination is putting off intended actions because tasks feel aversive.
- Understanding aversion is central to closing the gap between intention and follow-through.
Six Triggers Of Aversion
- Chris listed six triggers that make tasks aversive: boring, unpleasant, frustrating, far away, unstructured, and meaningless.
- The more triggers present, the more likely we will delay the task.
