Calm AF | Overthinking, Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation20 Syys 2023

The Science of Why You Procrastinate (And How To Stop)

If you've ever thought:

"I know exactly what I need to do… so why am I not doing it?"

This episode is for you.

Because procrastination isn't about willpower.

You procrastinate because your brain is trying to avoid emotional pain, not because you're lazy.

In this episode, I break down the neuroscience of procrastination so you can finally understand what's actually happening when you avoid the things you care about.

We talk about:

Why procrastination is driven by fear, not laziness
How dopamine and instant gratification keep you stuck
The role of your nervous system in avoidance and overthinking
Why your brain treats goals like a threat
How to stop procrastinating by working with your brain

Procrastination is your brain trying to avoid pain and seek pleasure.

Once you understand that, everything changes.

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