Eliminating Procrastination

By Bridget Curtis

Procrastination is when you put things off until it's too late or you have to rush to do them, bringing unneeded pain and worry to yourself and others. It is estimated that over 88% of the world's working population has engaged in this type of activity at some point in their lives. 

 

It's usually unavoidable, and it's only bad if you let it become chronic in your life. Chronic procrastination can have negative consequences for one's health, job, personal growth, and relationships. However, if you are willing to change, there are simple solutions to overcome it. 

 

This book will help you figure out what kind of procrastinator you are, why you have this habit, and how to break it so you may improve your relationships and live a better, more rewarding, and successful life.

 

The focus of each chapter in this book are listed as follows:

 

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Your Brain and Procrastination

Chapter 3 Common Causes of Procrastination

Chapter 4 The Six Major Types of Procrastinators

Chapter 5 Procrastination's Consequences

Chapter 6 Procrastination's Effects on Relationships

Chapter 7 14 Ways To Overcome Procrastination

Chapter 8 Final Words

• Language: English
• Publisher: Walker Publishers
• Release date: Nov 12, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201463991

Book preview

Chapter 1 Introduction

Procrastination is when you put things off until it's too late or you have to rush to complete them, causing yourself and others unnecessary grief and anxiety. Over 88 percent of the world's working population is reported to have participated in this type of activity at some point in their lives.

It's almost always unavoidable, and it's only a problem if you allow it to become a chronic part of your life. Chronic procrastination can be harmful to one's health, employment, personal development, and relationships. There are simple strategies to overcome it if you are determined to adapt.

This book will help you discover what kind of procrastinator you are, why you procrastinate, and how to stop the habit so you may improve your relationships and live a more fulfilling and successful life.

Chapter 2 Your Brain and Procrastination

The Procrastination Research Group has discovered a link in our brain that helps us better understand procrastination. Their findings suggest that procrastination is caused by the interaction of the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala in our brain. This suggests that procrastination is more typically caused by your emotions than by a lack of self-discipline, according to the study.

The Amygdala and the Prefrontal Cortex

The amygdala is a cluster of neurons in the brain's medial temporal lobe that resembles almonds in shape. It is a component of