Why You Keep Betraying Your Future Self: Procrastination

Why do we procrastinate—even when we know exactly what we need to do? In this video, we explore the psychology of procrastination and what’s really happening in your brain when you put off important tasks. It’s not simply about being lazy or lacking discipline. Procrastination is closely connected to emotions, motivation, instant gratification, avoidance, and the way we perceive difficult or uncomfortable tasks.