Simply, procrastination is just a habit of making the wrong choices. It s choosing to take a nap instead of mowing the lawn. It s opting to socialize with a co-worker instead of working on a project. It s cleaning off your desk instead of getting prepared for a meeting. It s checking out who s on The Today Show instead of writing an article.
Procrastination can also signal self-defeating fears.
Self-doubt or a need to be perfect can paralyze you into being too afraid to even start a task. If you are angry about having to do a task, there will be a strong temptation to delay doing it. A task can simply seem overwhelming. Or maybe you just don t have the skills to do the job properly. On the other hand, some people also get addicted to the energy, and the adrenaline high that can come with a last minute rush.