Immediate Action A 7-Day Plan to Overcome Procrastination and Regain Your Motivation Thibaut Meurisse

To be honest, all of us are procrastinators: We put off the tasks we don’t enjoy until later, or tomorrow, or the last possible minute—even when we know there are likely to be negative consequences. Personal development writer Thibaut Meurisse argues in Immediate Action that procrastination served a function early in human evolution, but these days, it prevents us from reaching our goals. Meurisse contends that if you face your procrastination habit head-on and figure out why you’re putting off your most important projects, you’ll be able to build healthier habits—and reduce the impact procrastination has on your work, your education, or your life in general—in as little as a week.In this guide, we’ll explore Meurisse’s approach to understanding procrastination and examine his methods for minimizing it. We’ll also compare his ideas with recommendations from scientists and experts on productivity and motivation for approaching your work so you aren’t derailed by procrastination.