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The Psychology of your 20s

136. The psychology of procrastination

Oct 19, 2023
35:04
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In this podcast, they discuss the psychology of procrastination, exploring factors like boredom, perfectionism, and poor impulse control. They also provide six crucial tips for managing chronic procrastination, such as chunking and using self-imposed deadlines. Check it out!
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Quick takeaways

  • Procrastination is driven by factors like boredom, perfectionism, poor impulse control, anxiety regulation, and enjoying the urgency and pressure of last-minute tasks.
  • Strategies for managing chronic procrastination include breaking tasks into smaller chunks, implementing self-imposed deadlines, using social accountability, and embracing the 80-20 rule and imperfection.

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Understanding Procrastination

Procrastination is the tendency to delay important tasks despite knowing the negative consequences. It involves distraction, avoidance, and preoccupation with less important things. Factors like academic anxiety, perfectionism, and negative coping skills contribute to procrastination. Procrastination is common in our 20s due to multiple urgent tasks and distractions. Awareness of why we procrastinate is crucial in order to gain control over it.

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