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'''Procrastination''' is the avoidance/delaying of accomplishing a task which has to be accomplished.
[[File:Watches have a purpose.png|thumbnail|200px|Procrastination can significantly impact [[time management]].<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-procrastination-affects-time-management-guide-andrea-a-smith#:~:text=Procrastination%20can%20significantly%20impact%20time,increase%20productivity%20and%20reduce%20procrastination. How procrastination affects time management: a Comprehensive guide]</ref>]]
'''Procrastination''' is the avoidance/delaying of accomplishing a task that has to be accomplished.
== Causes ==
- According to Kendra Cherry, MSEd "One of the biggest factors contributing to procrastination is the notion that we have to feel inspired or [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-motivation-2795378 motivated] to work on a task at a particular moment."<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944 What Is Procrastination?] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com</ref> See also: [[Motivation]]
- [[Self-regulation]] problems. Some researchers indicate that procrastination is a "form of [[self-regulation]] failure characterized by the irrational delay of tasks despite potentially negative consequences."<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944 What Is Procrastination?] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com</ref><ref>Prem R, Scheel TE, Weigelt O, Hoffmann K, Korunka C. [https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01087 Procrastination in daily working life: A diary study on within-person processes that link work characteristics to workplace procrastination]. Front Psychol. 2018;9:1087. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01087</ref>
- Cognitive distortions relating to: how long a task will take (or how much time is left to do a task) or how motivated one will be in the future to do a task.<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944 What Is Procrastination?] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com</ref>
- Procrastination is a common symptom of [[Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder|attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] (Due to self-regulation issues, etc.), [[depression]] and [[Obsessive compulsive disorder|obsessive compulsive disorder]].<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944 What Is Procrastination?] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd</ref>
- Procrastination is common among individuals who have the [[Jonah complex]].<ref>[https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/fear-of-success Explaining the Fear of Success], Healthline.com</ref>
== Procrastination management ==
== Procrastination management ==
[[File:Eisenhower by Stephens.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|"I have two kinds of problems: the urgent and the important. The urgent are not important, and the important are never urgent." - [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]] ]]
- Have more of an [[action orientation]] in terms of your life
- Self-awareness as far as habits and thoughts that lead to procrastinating.
- [[Self-awareness]] as far as habits and thoughts that lead to procrastinating.
- Avoid perfectionism
- Avoid [[perfectionism]]
- Conquer self-defeating problems such as fear, difficulty in concentrating, poor time management and indecisiveness.
- Conquer self-defeating problems such as fear, difficulty in concentrating, poor [[time management]] and indecisiveness.
- Set priorities
- Set priorities. See: [[Prioritization]]
- Goal setting including the setting of deadlines
- [[Goal setting]] including the setting of deadlines
- Structure activities of daily life to develop positive habits
- Structure activities of daily life to develop positive [[habit]]s
- Create an environment which eliminates/reduces distractions
- Create an environment that eliminates/reduces distractions
- Increase self-discipline
- Increase self-discipline and [[self-control]]. See: [[Self-regulation]]
- Break down projects into smaller tasks
- Break down projects into smaller tasks. See: [[Project management]]
- Track your performance in terms of timely attainment of goals
- Track your performance in terms of timely attainment of goals
== See also ==
*[[Escapism]]
== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.rd.com/slideshows/how-to-stop-procrastinating/view-all/?trkid=soc How to Stop Procrastinating: Top Tricks] - ''Reader's Digest
*[https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944 What Is Procrastination?] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd
*[https://p.lifehack.org/solutions-paralyzed-by-procrastination Paralyzed by procrastination] ''Lifehack''.
*[https://jamesclear.com/procrastination Procrastination: A Scientific Guide on How to Stop Procrastinating] by James Clear (Author of the best-selling book ''Atomic Habits'')
*[https://www.mindtools.com/a5plzk8/how-to-stop-procrastinating How to Stop Procrastinating] ''Mindtools''.
*[http://www.rd.com/slideshows/how-to-stop-procrastinating/view-all/?trkid=soc How to Stop Procrastinating: Top Tricks] - ''Reader's Digest''
* [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070110090851.htm We're Sorry This Is Late ... We Really Meant To Post It Sooner: Research Into Procrastination Shows Surprising Findings; Gregory Harris; ScienceDaily.com; Jan. 10, 2007]
* [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090112110106.htm Why We Procrastinate And How To Stop; ScienceDaily.com; Jan. 12, 2009]
'''Time management and procrastination:'''
*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-procrastination-affects-time-management-guide-andrea-a-smith#:~:text=Procrastination%20can%20significantly%20impact%20time,increase%20productivity%20and%20reduce%20procrastination. How procrastination affects time management: a Comprehensive guide]
== Notes ==
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[[Category: Time management]]
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