It’s a bit of a confusing concept to wrap your head around – but could have ramifications for how we approach procrastination in the future.

Instead of beating yourself up for being ‘lazy’ when you’re struggling to get something done, recognising that you’re struggling to manage negative emotions – and taking the time to acknowledge that fact – could make a big difference.

In fact, by simply taking the time to understand what’s going on when you get the urge to procrastinate and treating yourself with kindness, you could actually improve your ability to practise expressive suppression – making it easier to avoid procrastination in the future.

Psychology: why some people struggle with procrastination (and no, it’s got nothing to do with being ‘lazy’)