Why Do I Keep Procrastinating? (And How Do I Stop?)

Shrinks On Tap · Oct 29, 2026 · 24m

Why do we keep putting things off, even when we know exactly what needs to get done? And why does something that might only take five minutes somehow sit on our to-do list for weeks?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore the psychology behind procrastination, why getting started can feel so difficult, and what we can actually do to break the cycle.

Here's the thing: procrastination isn't necessarily about laziness or a lack of motivation. Often, we're not avoiding the task itself. We're avoiding the uncomfortable feelings associated with it…