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Technology · 18 min

Procrastination

By Jane B. Burka

This episode reveals that procrastination is rarely about laziness, but a complex psychological defense mechanism protecting us from deeper fears and anxieties.

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“This episode reveals that procrastination is rarely about laziness, but a complex psychological defense mechanism protecting us from deeper fears and anxieties.”

— Jane B. Burka, Procrastination

What it is about

Procrastination, psychology, self-sabotage, motivation

Who it is for

If you often find yourself stuck in a cycle of delay, judging yourself for a lack of discipline, this can help you understand the deeper, often unconscious reasons behind your resistance.

The author

As a clinical psychologist and co-author of the seminal work on the subject, Jane Burka offers a compassionate yet incisive look into the complex inner world of chronic procrastinators.

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Jane B. Burka

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