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Why do we procrastinate even when it feels bad?

The essay you've been putting off is due tomorrow. It's time to buckle down, open your computer ... and check your phone. Maybe watch your favourite YouTube channel? Or maybe you should just start in the morning? This is the cycle of procrastination. So, why do we procrastinate when we know it's bad for us? Find out how your body triggers a procrastination response, and how you can break the cycle, in this short video from TED-Ed.

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