Why We Procrastinate (Even When We Know It’s Bad for Us)

Описание: Why do we procrastinate — even when we know it’s hurting us?

In this episode of Behind the Facts, we explore the neuroscience of procrastination and uncover why your brain keeps choosing comfort over action. Procrastination isn’t laziness — it’s a conflict inside your brain between long-term planning and short-term reward.

You’ll discover:

Why starting feels harder than finishing

How dopamine, distraction, and emotional avoidance keep us stuck

Why procrastination affects ambitious and high-achieving people the most

What actually helps break the procrastination cycle (backed by science)

If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why do I keep putting things off?”, this episode will change how you see procrastination — and yourself.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and learn how to work with your brain instead of fighting it.


⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 – Introduction
00:24 – “Why can’t I just start?”
00:55 – The brain tug of war
01:38 – Why future you feels like a stranger
02:22 – Procrastination as a dopamine loop
03:15 – Shame, perfectionism, and the “lazy but ambitious” trap
03:42 – How to break the procrastination cycle
04:00 – The science-backed reset

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