Psychology says waiting until the last minute to work is not laziness: How deadlines and time pressure trick the brain into finally taking action

Psychology suggests that people who only become productive when deadlines are approaching are rarely lazy. More often, they are relying on a brain that has learned to respond to urgency and external pressure. The key insight is that procrastination is often rooted in emotional regulation rather than a lack of character, discipline, or motivation.

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