Understanding Habitual Procrastination: “I Will Do It Tomorrow”

There is little research on why we procrastinate; often, it is wrongly associated with poor time management. However, it seems more likely that procrastination stems from associating the tasks in front of us with boredom and anxiety. For example, we may fear something to be too challenging. Thus, we delay it. Alternatively, if our motivation and mood are low, doing something we enjoy instead is much more appealing. Hannah Williams asks how you overcome habitual procrastination.