1. Understanding Procrastination as Approach-Avoidance Conflict
Procrastination is not simply a lack of motivation but rather a conflict between the brain's approach system and avoidance system.
This conflict causes us to experience both positive and negative aspects of a task, leading to a struggle in starting and completing it.
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Approach-avoidance conflict in the brain causes procrastination, where the desire to do a task conflicts with the fear or anxiety associated with it. Clear and specific goals can help overcome procrastination by activating the motivation and planning centres in the brain. Tweaking the challenge-skill balance, regulating time, and defining the scope of a task can also help overcome procrastination.
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