Why do You Procrastinate | The Real Reasons

Have you ever sat down to complete an important task — and then suddenly discovered you were up loading the dishwasher or doing something else.

Next thing you know, it’s the end of the day and your important task remains unfinished.

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A Failure of Self-Regulation

like other bad behaviors that have to do with a lack of self-control, such as overeating, a gambling problem or overspending.

To Avoid the Anxiety of the Task

To avoid the anxiety people procrastinate. It makes them feel better for a while but usually comes back to bite them when they have to deal with the task.

This recurring problem escalates into procrastination.

Just Break it Up

If you break the problem task up into several small easy to swallow gulps it will be easier to complete.