Procrastination Equation

• Created by Piers Steel¹ $$\frac{Expectancy \times Value}{Impulsivity \times Delay}$$
• Maximize the following:
  • The value you perceive the activity to provide
  • Your confidence in doing that task
• Minimize the following:
  • Impulsive behaviour (disable Reddit, turn off notifications)
  • Delaying the amount of time before working on it.

Footnotes

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