Podcast: Why We Procrastinate

by | Updated Aug 27, 2025 | Podcast

On this episode, we begin our deep dive into the science of overcoming procrastination. Topics covered include:

  • The triggers of aversion;
  • The logic war that happens in our mind as we procrastinate;
  • Impulsiveness, perfectionism, and procrastination;
  • Details on Chris’s upcoming course;
  • Aversion journaling;
  • The art of making tasks more challenging.

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Written by Chris Bailey

Chris Bailey has written hundreds of articles on the subject of productivity and is the author of three books: How to Calm Your Mind, Hyperfocus, and The Productivity Project. His books have been published in more than 40 languages. Chris writes about productivity on this site and speaks to organizations around the globe on how they can become more productive without hating the process.

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