PROCRASTINATION

Causes & Cures

Psychological causes for procrastination are a matter of debate. Some believe it is connected to issues of anxiety, low self-worth, self-defeating or limiting beliefs, learned helplessness, disliking the task, boredom and apathy.

Research on the physiological roots of procrastination link it to the prefrontal cortex which acts as a filter for executive brain functions.  Damage or low activation in this area can reduce an individual's ability  to filter out distracting stimuli, resulting in poorer organization, loss of attention and focus, impulsiveness and increased procrastination.

Many times procrastination comes from an overwhelmed mind and not knowing what task to do first, so all gets postponed or avoided. 

Learning effective stress reduction techniques such as meditation and visualization can help to calm down an overactive or overwhelmed mind, while diaphragmatic breathing also helps to oxygenate the blood and brain, improving memory, critical thinking and overall brain function. Learning time management and organization skills helps reduce mental stress, worry and overwhelm as you learn to schedule deadlines, pace long term projects, prioritize first things first and integrate replenishing down time to rejuvenate body, mind, heart, soul. 

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