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Life Kit · September 1, 2026 · 15m

The reasons you procrastinate -- and how to finally stop

Itamar Shatz
Show Notes

Life Kit speaks with procrastination researcher Itamar Shatz, author of Solving Procrastination, about why we put things off and how to finally take action. He explains the evolutionary roots of procrastination, why modern digital environments make it worse, and a set of evidence-based strategies to overcome delay. The episode offers practical ways to move from avoidance to productivity.

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Highlights

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Evolutionary Basis of Procrastination
Procrastination is not a character flaw but an evolutionary response that favored immediate comfort and energy conservation.
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Doomscrolling as a Procrastination Trap
Endless scrolling through news or social media is a modern form of procrastination that hijacks our reward system.
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Evidence‑Based Methods to Stop Procrastinating
A set of practical, research‑backed techniques can help overcome procrastination by addressing its root causes.
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References

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Solving Procrastination — Itamar Shatz — The guest's book on overcoming procrastination
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