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My Motivation-Procrastination System - Coggle Diagram
My Motivation-Procrastination System
The neurobiology
Brain Mechanisms
Relies on
Cost/Benefit analysis
Fueled by
Dopamine
the "activator" that pushes us to work
The procrastination cycle
Why I delay tasks
Caused by
Short-term mood regulation
Example
Faking chores
Pretending to read to avoid the social cost of sweeping
Results in
Academic consequences
Intervention strategies
Breaking the cycle
Requires
Self-regulation
Example
Phone in backpack
Physically removing digital distractions during class
Reinforced by
Premack principle
Daily life effects
Tackling boring tasks
leads to
Cost
Removing phone makes starting easier
results in
Easier effort
creates
Task completion
Working without last-minute panic