Familiar scenario: a million urgent tasks, but you’re gaming, watering plants, or staring at the ceiling? That’s procrastination.
Procrastination—the habit of delaying critical tasks, causing life problems and psychological stress.
Often confused with laziness or rest, but key differences lie in how you feel during each:
Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s an inability to start necessary or desired actions.
Why we avoid tasks
— Low self-confidence
Self-doubt paralyzes action.
— Perfectionism
Fear of imperfect results causes delays.
— Rebelliousness
Unconscious resistance through inaction.
How to fix it?
1. Tackle hard tasks first.
Like skydiving, completing tough tasks first gives an adrenaline boost.
2. Break big tasks into parts.
Write articles in daily chunks—it builds habit with less strain.
3. Use to-do lists.
Reward yourself for checked items. Celebrate progress!
Short answer: beat procrastination by working.
"I’ll do it tomorrow" no longer works.