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- 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> | - 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 | + | - 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> |
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- 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 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> | ||
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== 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]] ]] | [[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]] ]] | ||
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| + | - Have more of an [[action orientation]] in terms of your life | ||
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- [[Self-awareness]] as far as habits and thoughts that lead to procrastinating. | - [[Self-awareness]] as far as habits and thoughts that lead to procrastinating. | ||
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- Track your performance in terms of timely attainment of goals | - Track your performance in terms of timely attainment of goals | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[[Escapism]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944 What Is Procrastination?] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd | *[https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944 What Is Procrastination?] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd | ||
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| + | *[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://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] | + | *[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.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/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] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:24, May 8, 2025
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 motivated to work on a task at a particular moment."[2] 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."[3][4]
- 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.[5]
- Procrastination is a common symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Due to self-regulation issues, etc.), depression and obsessive compulsive disorder.[6]
- Procrastination is common among individuals who have the Jonah complex.[7]
Procrastination management
- Have more of an action orientation in terms of your life
- Self-awareness as far as habits and thoughts that lead to procrastinating.
- Avoid perfectionism
- Conquer self-defeating problems such as fear, difficulty in concentrating, poor time management and indecisiveness.
- Set priorities. See: Prioritization
- Goal setting including the setting of deadlines
- Structure activities of daily life to develop positive habits
- Create an environment that eliminates/reduces distractions
- Increase self-discipline and self-control. See: Self-regulation
- Break down projects into smaller tasks. See: Project management
- Track your performance in terms of timely attainment of goals
See also
External links
- What Is Procrastination? by Kendra Cherry, MSEd
- Paralyzed by procrastination Lifehack.
- Procrastination: A Scientific Guide on How to Stop Procrastinating by James Clear (Author of the best-selling book Atomic Habits)
- How to Stop Procrastinating Mindtools.
- How to Stop Procrastinating: Top Tricks - Reader's Digest
Time management and procrastination:
Notes
- â How procrastination affects time management: a Comprehensive guide
- â What Is Procrastination? by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com
- â What Is Procrastination? by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com
- â Prem R, Scheel TE, Weigelt O, Hoffmann K, Korunka C. 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
- â What Is Procrastination? by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, VeryWellMind.com
- â What Is Procrastination? by Kendra Cherry, MSEd
- â Explaining the Fear of Success, Healthline.com