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<p>Why do we put off the very things that matter most? In this episode of <em>Super Brain</em>, I explore procrastination — the irrational gap between what we want to do and what we actually do. From ancient Greek philosophy to modern neuroscience, we’ll unpack why our brains resist long-term goals in favour of short-term mood fixes.</p><p>I’ll share two leading theories that explain procrastination, what’s happening in the brain when we delay, and why the closer the deadline, the more motivated we become.</p><p>And of course, my <strong>Three tools for your Super Brain kit</strong> will give you practical strategies to shrink tasks, hack your “future you”, and harness the magic of deadlines.</p><p>Procrastination is deeply human — but it doesn’t have to rule your life.</p><p><strong>References:</strong></p><p>📖 <em>The Neuroscience of Manifesting</em> (Dr Sabina Brennan) – on making your goals personal and vivid so they feel worth acting on today.</p><ol><li>📚 Research on procrastin...