Procrastination_Presentation

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T H E S C I E N C E O F E V E R Y D AY L I F E
A 2 - MI N UT E TALK ABO UT O UR H A B IT S
Why do we
procrastinate?
The causes, the cycle, and how to break it.
TODAY’S TO-DO LIST
Finish homework
Study for the test
Clean my desk
“Just one more
W H Y • H O W • W H AT H E L P S
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T H E S C I E N C E O F E V E R Y D AY L I F E
01 / THE IDEA
What is procrastination?
Delaying an important task even when we know
it may create problems later.
WHAT WE PLAN
WHAT WE DO
“I’ll start studying.”
“One more video.”
It happens to almost everyone — and it is not simply laziness.
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T H E S C I E N C E O F E V E R Y D AY L I F E
0 2 / W H AT I S B E H I N D I T ?
Why do we put things off?
Often, we avoid uncomfortable feelings — not the work itself.
P R O C R A S T I N AT I O N
Fear of failure
Feeling overwhelmed
“What if I get it wrong?”
“There is too much to do.”
Instant rewards
Perfectionism
“Scrolling feels easier.”
“I must do it perfectly.”
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T H E S C I E N C E O F E V E R Y D AY L I F E
03 / THE VICIOUS CYCLE
Why delaying makes things worse
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Difficult task
Bad feeling
Distraction
More stress
“This is too hard.”
Stress or fear
Short-term relief
Deadline gets closer
Short-term comfort, long-term pressure.
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T H E S C I E N C E O F E V E R Y D AY L I F E
04 / THE SOLUTION
5 small ways to get started
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Make it smaller
Try two minutes
Hide distractions
Start with one sentence.
Just begin — no pressure.
Put your phone away.
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Focus for 25 min
Reward progress
Then take a short break.
Forget about perfection.
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T H E S C I E N C E O F E V E R Y D AY L I F E
05 / ONE THING TO REMEMBER
Don’t wait for
motivation.
Action often comes first.
ONE TASK.
TWO MINUTES.
START TODAY.
Thank you!
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