Honestly, the turning point for me came during a late-night panic before a major deadline. I’d put off a project for weeks, convincing myself I worked better under pressure—classic procrastination. In my frantic Google search for “why do I do this to myself,” I stumbled across a blog on The Liven that explained procrastination in a way that finally clicked. It’s not just being lazy; it’s often tied to avoiding uncomfortable emotions like fear of failure or perfectionism. That hit home. I realized I wasn’t avoiding work, I was avoiding how the work made me feel. What helped me most was learning that procrastination is a coping mechanism—not a character flaw. The site broke it down into practical causes and effects, and I started recognizing my own patterns: starting strong, getting overwhelmed, then distracting myself with anything but the task. After reading that, I began setting smaller goals and forgiving myself more when I slipped. It’s not perfect, but now I catch myself earlier in the cycle. If you’ve ever felt stuck or frustrated with yourself, understanding what procrastination really is—not just thinking of it as laziness—can be a huge step forward. That blog honestly helped me shift how I approach my work and myself.