The root cause of many human problems is a failure to manage discomfort. Procrastination and addictive habits perpetuate because people never learn to manage sudden, often unconscious flashes of discomfort. This diagram below outlines a basic model of procrastination. 

Since August 2021 I have intentionally overcome procrastination at least once everyday, almost without expectation. Each day I complete guided exercises that I created for myself to ensure I make progress on things that matter. The habit has allowed me to accomplish several life long goals.