"The Psychology of Procrastination" is a powerful, research-backed guide that explores the emotional, psychological, and neurological reasons behind why we procrastinate-and offers actionable strategies to break free from the cycle. The book begins by busting the myth that procrastination is laziness. It explains that procrastination is actually an emotional coping mechanism-a way to avoid discomfort, fear, or self-doubt.
Through relatable stories and scientific insights, the book dives into how our brains, habits, and emotions contribute to chronic delay. Readers learn how fear of failure, perfectionism, overwhelm, and low self-worth are the core emotional triggers of procrastination. The book highlights how our brain's reward systems, dopamine cycles, and stress responses play a key role and shows readers how to rewire their thinking and behavior using neuroscience-based tools.
"The Psychology of Procrastination" is a powerful, research-backed guide that explores the emotional, psychological, and neurological reasons behind why we procrastinate-and offers actionable strategies to break free from the cycle. The book begins by busting the myth that procrastination is laziness. It explains that procrastination is actually an emotional coping mechanism-a way to avoid discomfort, fear, or self-doubt.
Through relatable stories and scientific insights, the book dives into how our brains, habits, and emotions contribute to chronic delay. Readers learn how fear of failure, perfectionism, overwhelm, and low self-worth are the core emotional triggers of procrastination. The book highlights how our brain's reward systems, dopamine cycles, and stress responses play a key role and shows readers how to rewire their thinking and behavior using neuroscience-based tools.