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Why do we put things off?

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 It has been extensively studied in both psychology and behavioral science how the psychology of procrastination works. Procrastination is the practice of delaying or postponing important tasks or actions, frequently by focusing on less important or more pleasurable pursuits. It entails purposefully putting off or postponing obligations, even when they are critical or have due dates, in favor of pastimes that offer instant gratification or serve as a diversion. People procrastinate for a variety of reasons. People frequently procrastinate because they prefer immediate gratification or short-term comfort to long-term objectives. Instead of putting in the time and effort needed to complete tasks, they might do things that immediately gratify them. A lack of motivation may result from perceiving a task as uninteresting, challenging, or overwhelming. The difficulties that come with a task can be temporarily avoided by procrastinating. The tendency to put things off can serve as a defense a