Mindful Reset: The Psychology Of Procrastination

Mindful Reset: The Psychology Of Procrastination | Edinburgh

About this event

Procrastination is the thief of time. People often assume that procrastination is simply a matter of willpower, but in reality, the situation can be far more complex than that. Willpower almost certainly has a genetic component, meaning some people are more strong willed than others. However, there is a life hack to cultivating willpower. A science that defines why we prolong getting things done or not getting them done at all.

Join us in this special installment to learn the reasons behind why you procrastinate, while discovering techniques and practices that will combat this common element of life.

Takeaways

  • Implementing the difference between specific goals and abstract goals
  • How to formulate realistic goals
  • How to create a rewards system
  • The emotional connection to why we put tasks on pause
  • How to overcome procrastination
  • Learn how to create an effective to-do list
  • Attaining self-regulation

Prereqs & Preparation

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