Do you really know? What are the best ways of beating procrastination?
Nov 29, 2025
Feeling rushed and overwhelmed? You're not alone—20% of us are chronic procrastinators! Explore why our brains favor procrastination, as immediate hassles often outweigh future benefits. Discover strategies to outsmart your instinct, like breaking tasks into manageable subtasks. Get organized with prioritized lists and tap into social accountability by sharing deadlines with others. Finally, know your 'why' and practice self-forgiveness to better tackle those pesky tasks!
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Procrastination Is Built Into Decision Tradeoffs
- Our brains prefer immediate concrete hassles over abstract future benefits, which fuels procrastination.
- We often choose short-term mood repair even when it increases future stress.
Two Competing Anxieties Drive Delay
- Procrastination can result from competing anxieties: anxiety about doing the task versus missing the deadline.
- We only act once deadline anxiety outweighs task anxiety.
Start With Tiny, Concrete Steps
- Break big tasks into small, specific subtasks to reduce overwhelm and increase action.
- Start with a tiny, concrete step you can complete now to build momentum.