As a chronic procrastinator, I feel a sense of anguish as each new year arrives. In a time of resolutions or nudge words, I still have goals from the old year.
Why do people procrastinate?
The Washington PostWhat causes your brain to procrastinate and how to face it
What causes your brain to procrastinate and how to face it
By Richard Sima
05 Jan 2023 · 4 min read
Editor's Note
Studies suggest that the root of procrastination lies in cognitive bias - we believe a task will be easier to do at a later point. The Washington Post gives some top tips on tackling procrastination.
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