Problem Definition - Procrastination is a cycle of delay, excuses, pressure, and panic, not laziness [3][4] - 86% of teenagers procrastinate on assignments, and 92% of college students procrastinate on studying for exams [1] Root Causes of Procrastination - Perfectionism: Fear of not doing tasks well enough leads to avoidance [8][9][10] - Lack of Motivation: Without a clear purpose, tasks feel unbearable, leading to avoidance [11][12][13][14][15] - Anxiety and Overwhelming Tasks: Large tasks trigger the amygdala, leading to fight, flight, or freeze responses [15][16][17] Solutions to Reduce Procrastination - Embrace progress over perfection, setting realistic expectations [18][19] - Break tasks into smaller, manageable steps to activate the brain's reward system [20][21] - Find your "why" to create personal drive and motivation [22][23] - Use the 5-4-3-2-1 method to start tasks immediately [24] - Procrastination is a mind thing, not a time thing [25]
The Procrastination Paradox | Mira Salah | TEDxSunmarkeSchool
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