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I’ve always struggled with procrastination. Even when I have a clear goal and enough time, I sometimes find myself avoiding the task — scrolling through social media, organizing my desk, or even doing laundry. It’s not that I’m lazy; it’s something deeper. So, I decided to read more about why we procrastinate and what’s happening in our brains when we do it.

Psychologists say procrastination is often connected to emotional regulation. When we avoid a task, it’s usually because it makes us feel uncomfortable — maybe it’s boring, too difficult, or we’re afraid of failing. So instead of doing it, we look for short-term pleasure to reduce stress, even if we know it’s not the best choice.

One interesting thing I learned is that procrastination is not a time management problem. It’s an emotional reaction to stress or pressure. That’s why just making a schedule doesn’t always help. You have to understand your feelings and train your mind to deal with discomfort in healthier ways.

For me, one strategy that works is the “just five minutes” rule — I tell myself I’ll only work on the task for five minutes. Most of the time, I end up continuing because the hardest part is just getting started.

Procrastination doesn’t make us bad or lazy. It makes us human. But the more we understand how it works, the better we can take control of it and use our time in smarter, more intentional ways.