India, Aug. 30 -- staring blankly at an overwhelming to-do list, suddenly deciding that reorganising the kitchen rack or cleaning the cupboard is far more urgent than tackling the actual task at hand. Also read | Powerful ways to overcome procrastination, tackle distractions head-on

Procrastination is a deeply human experience, but according to Dr Faye Begeti, a UK-based neurology doctor and neuroscientist, overcoming it doesn't require superhuman willpower - it just requires understanding how your brain works.

Sharing her insights in a 2023 Instagram post, Dr Begeti presented what she considered 'the most helpful technique' to beat delay tactics, noting that it is a method she uses frequently as a neuroscientist.

When we confront a to...