# Why do we procrastinate?

- Published: 2026-07-20T10:06:44Z
- Updated: 2026-07-21T23:52:37Z
- Section: Health
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cre4z48928jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Health
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The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week.

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