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Why We Procrastinate & How to Stop: Science-Based Strategies for Writing Productivity For grads and postdocs

by Graduate Writing Hub

Academic Grad Graduate School Graduate Student Support Graduate Writing Hub Postdoc Postdoctoral Programming Workshop writersblock Writing Writing Center (CEWC)

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

1 PM – 2 PM PDT (GMT-7)

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"I’ll write tomorrow" → Sound familiar? Learn why your brain avoids writing—and how to outsmart it.

Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s your brain’s response to stress, uncertainty, or perfectionism. This workshop combines cognitive science and practical writing techniques to help you:
✍️ Diagnose your procrastination triggers
⚡ Apply research-backed "anti-procrastination" hacks for academic writing
📝 Build a sustainable writing habit—even under pressure
💡 Adapt strategies for dissertations, articles, or fellowship apps

Who Should Attend:
Graduate students and postdocs struggling with:
Thesis/dissertation writing
Article submissions
Grant applications
Other research milestones

Bring: Your current writing project (or dread)—we’ll workshop solutions.

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