Procrastination is the refusal or inability to sit with uncomfortable emotions

This profound statement from this thread by Cory Muscara hit home instantly. It is a very succinct and accurate description of why we postpone important things.

It is always because we are avoiding some unpleasant feeling – fear of an exam, accepting imperfection, guilt over some action or inaction. If we were to just sit still and let ourselves embrace those feelings fully, we could come out on the other side with a less burdened mind and take action.

Accept discomfort. In fact, embrace it.