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When small tasks feel easier than big ones

I'll clean out my email inbox for hours when I have a big project due because somehow 2,847 unread emails feels more urgent than my actual deadline.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The mind seeks the dopamine reward of completing minor tasks to avoid the sustained uncertainty of significant work.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Why we procrastinate — the complete picture?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.