Author: Rou Zhao
Graphic Designer: Jun Monteleone
Procrastination has just about ensnared all of us at some point in our lives. This is an article that details the science behind it; additionally an uncovering of psychology-based approaches, tested and proven to overcome such an internal struggle.
TO PROCRASTINATE
Procrastination, derived from procrastinare, means “to put off until tomorrow”. The etymology behind the word extends much deeper, originating also from akrasia, an ancient Greek word for “doing something against our better judgement”. Dr. Piers Steel (professor of motivational psychology at the University of Calgary) sums this up neatly. Basically… “it's self-harm.” Chronic procrastination can have extremely destructive effects on both mental and physical health with some of these including: chronic stress, psychological distress, depressive symptoms, anxiety and poor health.
The fact that we’re self-aware of the highly detrimental repercussions of our actions makes such a vicious cycle so effective. It is the momentary relief we feel from putting off our work that makes it deadly.
Procrastination is not laziness. This is something you should remember! A behaviour induced by stress/negative beliefs, don’t be too hard on yourself for indulging from time to time, so long as it isn’t negatively affecting your well-being.
PROCRASTINATION AND THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT
BEATING THE PROCRASTINATION TRAP
~ Now apply it to yourself! ~
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