Why We Procrastinate - The Psychology of Putting Things Off | Learn English (B1-B2)
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Two minutes into the task and suddenly the kitchen is spotless. In this episode of Easy English, we look at why we procrastinate, what's actually happening in your head when you avoid a task, and the very creative excuses English speakers use to explain it, plus two simple techniques that genuinely help. This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want practical vocabulary for talking about habits, feelings, and everyday psychology, useful whether you're chatting with friends or explaining a missed deadline at work. Five words to listen for: avoid, task, guilt, mood, deadline. 🎧 New episodes every week, real English, one everyday topic at a time.
CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro: Why You Keep Procrastinating 1:16 Today's Poll: How Do You Procrastinate? 2:08 Vocabulary Toolkit: 5 Key Words 5:31 Procrastination Isn't Laziness 8:31 The Real Reason: It's a Mood Problem 10:59 English Phrases for Procrastination 13:10 Why Guilt Makes It Worse 14:53 Why "Try Harder" Doesn't Work 16:02 How to Actually Stop Procrastinating 19:33 Comprehension Check 21:03 Recap & Outro
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