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PROCRASTINATION

Postponing tasks or missing deadlines.

Procrastination

Action of delaying tasks even when we know it will lead to negative consequences

Procrastination

common experience, affecting approximately 20% of adults and about 50% of college students

Procrastination

often an attempt to manage difficult emotions like anxiety, fear of failure, or overwhelm.

maladaptive

Procrastination tends to be ______ which creates problems over time rather than solve them (mostly the cause of procrastination).

Procrastination

you have the motivation but you tend to delay because of personal reasons.

Laziness

reluctance to put in the effort needed to complete a task, regardless of its deadline

Laziness

often have low conscientiousness,

meaning they tend to lack traits like

diligence and self-discipline.

Effort discounting

low motivation, avoiding challenging

tasks, and undervaluing rewards that

require hard work

Laziness

no motivation, intentional, reluctance to put an effort even if you have the skill.

Emotion Regulation Theory of Procrastination

explains that people often delay tasks because they are trying to manage their emotions. It says that negative emotions overpowers positive emotions.

hedonistic procrastination

enjoyment or excitement, can cause people to favor pleasurable activities over necessary work

anxious procrastination

fear, anxiety, boredom, or shame often lead people to delay tasks to avoid unpleasant feelings

WORRIER

resisting any change because the unknown feels too threatening.

asks what ifs

doubts their ability

PERFECTIONIST

doesn’t want to commit mistakes because of your high standards

DREAMER

loves thinking about possibilities but struggles with the discipline to put them into action

CRISIS-MAKER or Thrill Seeker

Crammer

pressure of a looming deadline

DEFIER

resists being told what to do and delays task as a way to push back against expectations or authority.

OVERDOER

multitasker and can’t say no

conscientiousness

self disciplined, persistent, responsible