Reading ‘Understanding the Psychology of Procrastination: Causes and Solutions‘
This article identifies some key reasons that people procrastinate, including:
-Fear of failure (low expectations of own capabilities, or high expectations from others)
-Perfectionism
-Lack of motivation
-Poor time management (stemming from a lack of clear goals, an inability to break down tasks into manageable components – it is not specified in this article, but this can of course also stem from neurodiversity)
-Avoidance of discomfort
It goes on to suggest ways strategies to overcome these issues, including:
1. Breaking tasks into manageable steps
2. Setting realistic goals
3. Challenging perfectionist tendencies
4. Cultivating intrinsic motivation
5. Developing effective time management skills
6. Practicing self-compassion
“Understanding these underlying causes is crucial for developing effective strategies to combat procrastination. Cognitive elements such as fear of failure, perfectionism, and poor time management skills often play significant roles. Emotionally, procrastination can be linked to anxiety, low self-esteem, and a lack of motivation. Environmental factors, including task complexity and distractions, also contribute to this behavior.” (pg.19).
References
Shreya Rathi and Dr. Vishva Chaudhary (2024) “UNDERSTANDING THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PROCRASTINATION: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS”, International Journal of Linguistics Applied Psychology and Technology (IJLAPT) , 1(2(June), pp. 1–24. Available at: http://ijlapt.strjournals.com/index.php/ijlapt/article/view/45 (Accessed: 8 October 2024).