eli5: what is procrastination from a psychological perspective, and why is it so hard to stop?
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Procrastination has a chemical basis – our dopaminergic system regulates reward and motivation. Basically, dopamine is what helps you in any situation where you are pursuing a goal or a reward. `Different people have different levels of dopamine, so if yours is low, it’s hard to stop. Doing things which raise dopamine levels (healthy things like exercise/music or unhealthy things like food/alcohol) can help overcome procrastination.
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