Why we procrastinate on joy — and how to stop

Published on August 18, 2025

Chicago Booth Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, Ed O'Brien, conducted a study leading him to comment on how procrastination builds on itself, generating greater dread for tasks even when they may be exciting rather than tedious. He and Richard Sima, this article's author, break down how to escape the the trap of procrastination, and how to bring enjoyable experiences to the forefront of our thoughts. 

Read the full article on the Washington Post website.

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