Procrastination Science: Why You Delay and the 2-Minute Fix

Procrastination is emotion regulation, not laziness. Brain scans show procrastinators have larger amygdalas. When tasks trigger negative emotions, the brain chooses immediate relief. Best fixes: 2-minute rule (start tiny), timeboxing, break vague tasks into specific actions. Key insight: action precedes motivation — starting for 2 minutes creates momentum to continue.