Researchers have come up with another reason people procrastinate (other than laziness, that is). It turns out that we see our future selves as another person, and so find it hard to take action for that future self – whether it’s finishing an assignment, exercising, or saving for retirement. That other, future self then has to deal with the consequences of inaction.
The good news? It can work in reverse also. Strengthening the timeline between the present and the future can make that upcoming deadline seem closer – and so we’ll be more motivated to act now.
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