Hanging out with friends or watching a movie feels more rewarding right now than a paper due next week. This tendency is referred to as instant gratification.
Zeigarnik effect: inc_mplete tasks
Our brain is better at recalling incomplete or interrupted tasks than complete ones. We are more motivated to finish it. Our subconscious mind tells our conscious mind to make a plan to achieve the goal. After the goal is achieved, our mind no longer works on making plans for it.