Do you ever beat yourself up for procrastinating? Maybe you need to write a big report for school or work but are doing your best to avoid it, all the while knowing deep down that you should just get on with it.
Unfortunately, telling yourself off won’t stop you from procrastinating again. In fact, it’s one of the worst things you can do. This matters because, as my research shows, procrastination isn’t just a time-sapper but is actually linked to other problems.
Procrastination isn’t a result of laziness or poor time management. Scientific studies suggest procrastination is because of poor mood management….