Your Brain Is Wired to Put Things Off. Here's Why

Why do you procrastinate? Find out how your caveman brain, present bias, and bad feelings make you put things off, plus simple science-backed tricks to stop procrastinating. Cave To Clever explains everyday human habits with stick figures, history, and humor. This one covers the psychology of procrastination, why your brain loves instant rewards, and how to beat it. In this video, we meet Grog and his shiny rock, check out the Greek word akrasia, hear the story of Victor Hugo and his shawl, and learn five easy tricks to start tiny, ditch the distractions, and go easier on yourself. If you've ever wondered why you wait until the last minute, this video has your answer. 📚 RESEARCH & SOURCES: Pychyl, T. A., & Sirois, F. M. (2016) – Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change (Emotion regulation vs. Time management research). Hershfield, H. E. (2011) – Future self-continuity: How conceptions of our future selves influence present-day decisions (Brain scans showing our future self as a stranger). Wohl, M. J., Pychyl, T. A., & Bennett, S. H. (2010) – I forgive myself, now I can study: How self-forgiveness for procrastinating can reduce future procrastination (Journal of Personal and Social Psychology). #ancienthumans #prehistory #humanhistory #archaeology #anthropology #humanevolution #history #explainer #animation #education #survival