Starting hard tasks isn't laziness – it's your brain pumping the brakes

If you've ever wondered why you procrastinate when it comes to doing your taxes early or getting started on mundane admin jobs at work, you'll be pleased to know it's not just because you dislike them. New research has uncovered a specific pathway in the brain that slams the brakes on investing energy in these tasks, making them harder to get done.

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Category: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body and Mind

Tags: Kyoto University, molecular biology, Brain, Depression, ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder, neurons, Neuroscience, Behavior, Cognitive functioning