By CHRIS HART More by this AuthorWe all put things off, especially small chores like fixing stuff around the house. Increasing your stress as you endlessly play catch up, and leading to a whole load of missed opportunities. Procrastination is caused by what psychologists call ‘hyperbolic discounting.’ Because we generally make good choices when we’re thinking long term. That’s because we get distracted by what’s urgent rather than focusing on what’s important, especially whenever ‘something comes up.’ We also simply forget stuff! REVISION TIMETABLEThe ‘action illusion’ is another way that we put off doing things.

Source: Daily Nation July 05, 2020 07:41 UTC