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Learn why we procrastinate, the effects and how to stop and become more effective and raise your quality of life and minimize stress and risks.
Procrastination is caused by the same things it creates stress and anxiety. We avoid tasks because they overwhelm us in the moment. This feels good momentarily - we get to do something we want instead and don't need to address any obligations. We believe that doing tasks will somehow be easier in the future.
Everyone procrastinates a little, but some personality types are more likely to put stuff off. If you're impulsive, disorganized, or consider yourself a perfectionist.
The brains of procrastinators have a larger amygdala (DELIVERS EMOTIONAL RESPONSES), which is part of the limbic system known for fight or flight. “What's happening is what is called the 'amygdala hijack,’”. “The procrastinators are reacting emotionally, and the emotion-focused coping response is to escape.
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