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  1. Procrastination - Psychology Today

    Psychologists have identified various drivers of procrastination, from low self-confidence to anxiety, a lack of structure, and, simply, an inability to motivate oneself to complete unpleasant tasks.

  2. The True Meaning of Procrastination - Psychology Today

    Dec 2, 2010 · Procrastination is when you planned or felt that you should have done the thing earlier, and then delayed anyway. In short, it is putting off despite expecting to be worse off.

  3. Procrastinación | Psychology Today en español

    Todo el mundo pospone las cosas a veces, pero los procrastinadores evitan crónicamente las tareas difíciles y pueden buscar distracciones deliberadamente. La procrastinación tiende a reflejar ...

  4. Why We Procrastinate and How to Stop - Psychology Today

    Oct 17, 2024 · Struggling with procrastination? You're not alone. It’s not just about time management. Here's the psychology behind what's really going on and how to break the cycle.

  5. 'Procrastination' Is Basically a Made-Up Word - Psychology Today

    May 26, 2025 · “Procrastination” isn’t the problem—it’s a symptom. Here's what’s really behind avoidance, as well as clear steps to regain focus, clarity, and momentum.

  6. Procrastination: The Biggest Thief of Joy in College?

    Apr 21, 2025 · We define procrastination as not doing what needs to be done when we know we need to do it. But you already knew that, right?

  7. Procrastination: Why We Do It and How We Can (Finally) Stop

    Oct 31, 2023 · Procrastination is an unconscious strategy to reduce anticipatory anxiety. Procrastination is often driven by our fast thinking systems, which are instinctive and emotional.

  8. Procrastination: Ten Things To Know - Psychology Today

    Procrastination is not a problem of time management or of planning. Procrastinators are not different in their ability to estimate time, although they are more optimistic than others.

  9. 6 Common Causes of Procrastination - Psychology Today

    Oct 15, 2019 · While this is part of what causes procrastination, the causes are more multifaceted. Let's look at six diverse roots of procrastination.

  10. 7 Procrastination Hacks That Actually Work | Psychology Today

    Dec 24, 2024 · Struggling with procrastination? Learn actionable strategies to boost your productivity, including the 70 percent rule, starting with small wins, and eliminating distractions.