Why do we procrastinate?

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We all groan about procrastination as though it's a problem we have to fix. But what if procrastinating offers some magical secret advantages?Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.Join the conversation on ... Show More

Procrastination. It is a problem that we all have in some areas of our lives. Be it balancing the budget, filling a legal brief, or painting the spare bedroom - anything we have delayed in favour of more pressing or pleasurable pursuits. We all have tasks and goals we attempt to ... Show More

We all put things off sometimes — even when we know there will be negative consequences for doing it. Whether we avoid doing household chores, making appointments, or paying our bills, procrastination can become a real problem. And while some people seem to think it’s a time mana ... Show More

We all procrastinate sometimes. But procrastination, by definition, has negative consequences. Sometimes those consequences are emotional — like dread and anxiety. At other times, consequences mean we don't perform well or miss out on great opportunities. While there are many rea ... Show More

We’re all prone to procrastinate. We feel guilty about it. And yet, we still do it. Alice Boyes, a former clinical psychologist and author, says breaking the habit is more than simply a matter of discipline. She explains the different causes of procrastination and shares three ap ... Show More

<p class="p1">This week I want to talk to you about procrastination. I have so many people telling me I want to do this thing but I can't get myself motivated to do it. What I've found is that procrastination is not a time management issue, but an emotional management issue. This ... Show More

<p>If procrastination has been a problem in your life, today's episode will provide you with a simple understanding of why we don't do what we don't do and how to begin!</p> 

Join Brian in this episode to find out how to overcome procrastination. Everyone deals with some level of desire for procrastination, but if you know your triggers and have a few tips/tricks to overcome them, then you can push yourself to experiencing the greatest momentum you ha ... Show More