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ADHD reWired

90 | The Procrastination Researcher

Nov 17, 2015
57:57

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Quick takeaways

  • Procrastination is a voluntary delay of an intended act, even though the person knows that this delay may not be in their best interest, and overcoming procrastination requires recognizing the negative impact it has on productivity and finding strategies to break the cycle.
  • Procrastination is often an emotion-focused coping strategy where individuals seek to avoid negative emotions associated with a task, and overcoming procrastination requires recognizing the role of emotions and developing strategies to manage them effectively.

Deep dives

The Slippery Slope of Procrastination

Procrastination is a slippery slope that starts with the belief that a task will only take a minute to complete. This mindset leads to constantly putting off tasks and making excuses like 'I don't feel like it' or 'I'll do it later.' While it feels rational in the moment, these small delays can quickly add up and lead to wasted time and a sense of being overwhelmed. Procrastination is a voluntary delay of an intended act, even though the person knows that this delay may not be in their best interest. Overcoming procrastination requires recognizing the negative impact it has on productivity and finding strategies to break the cycle.

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