Behavioural Sciences

Impulsive, disorganized or a perfectionist? Here's why you don't get things done

A cup of tea is seen on an office table at the Tregothnan Estate near Truro in Cornwall January 15, 2013. Tregothnan is bucking an historic trend by growing tea in England and exporting almost half of it abroad, including to tea-growing nations like China and India. Owned by a descendant of 19th century British Prime Minister Charles Grey, after whom the Earl Grey tea blend was named, the Tregothnan estate has been selling tea since 2005 and currently produces around 10 tonnes a year of tea and infusions. Picture taken January 15, 2013. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN - Tags: SOCIETY FOOD BUSINESS)ATTENTION EDITORS: PICTURE 20 OF 26 FOR PACKAGE 'SELLING BRITISH TEA TO CHINA'. SEARCH 'BRITISH TEA' FOR ALL PICTURES - RTR3D7WH

Some people are more prone to procrastination than others. Image: REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Chris Weller
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