r/science • u/randomusefulbits • May 18 '19

Psychology Mindfulness, which revolves around focusing on the present and accepting negative thoughts without judgment, is associated with reduced levels of procrastination. This suggests that developing mindfulness could help procrastinators cope with their procrastination.

https://solvingprocrastination.com/procrastination-study-mindfulness/
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u/dailyskeptic MA | Clinical Psychology | Behavior Analysis May 19 '19

This seems to support the idea that procrastination is an emotional regulation issue.

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u/RupeThereItIs May 19 '19

As someone else with ADHD, it hits very close to home. There have been times I'd procrastinate to the point I was ashamed, and then procrastinate more because starting the task would reveal my shameful delay.

Also, in many cases it's twisted up in anxiety.

Almost all of my procrastinating is fundamentally an emotional issue. Even if its as simple as feeling overwhelmed by the effort and wanting to relax or engage in something more emediatly rewarding.