1. procrastinate

    intransitive verb

    1. To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
    2. To postpone or delay needlessly.
    3. To delay; to be dilatory.
      Similar: delay

    intransitive verb

    1. To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
    2. To postpone or delay needlessly.
    3. To delay; to be dilatory.
      Similar: delay

    transitive verb

    1. To put off till to-morrow, or from day to day; to defer; to postpone; to delay.
      "to procrastinate repentance"
      Similar: procrastinated

    verb

    1. To put off; to delay taking action; to wait until later.
    2. To put off; to delay (something).
    3. Postpone or delay needlessly.
    4. Postpone doing what one should be doing.
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    Jul 7, 2024An estimated 75% of students procrastinate regularly, and around half of these students feel that this behavior is a persistent problem. According to researchers, some major cognitive distortions lead to academic procrastination. Students tend to: Overestimate how much time they have left to perform tasks;
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    Procrastination is the act of unnecessarily delaying or postponing something despite knowing that there could be negative consequences for doing so. It is a common human experience involving delays in everyday chores or even putting off tasks such as attending an appointment, submitting a job report or academic assignment, or broaching a stressful issue with a partner.
  5. psychologytoday.com

    Oct 17, 2024We procrastinate for two main reasons: either the task isn't a priority, or it triggers fear. Understanding which one applies can help us respond more effectively. 1. Low-Priority Tasks.
  6. scienceofmind.org

    Dec 13, 2024Why People Procrastinate: Root Causes and Triggers. Understanding why we procrastinate is crucial. Different things can make us delay tasks, affecting our daily life and goals. Emotional Factors Behind Procrastination. Anxiety and fear often make us avoid tasks. I've seen that fear of failure makes me delay work.
  7. scienceofmind.org

    Dec 21, 2024We all procrastinate sometimes. But chronic procrastination is different. It affects about 20% of Americans. For these folks, it's a way of life. They'd rather others think they lack effort than ability. This shows deeper self-esteem issues. The Self-Sabotage Connection. Procrastination can be a form of self-sabotage.
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    Procrastination is the act of unnecessarily delaying or postponing something despite knowing that there could be negative consequences for doing so. It is a common human experience involving delays in everyday chores or even putting off tasks such as attending an appointment, submitting a job report or academic assignment, or broaching a stressful issue with a partner. It is often perceived as a negative trait due to its hindering effect on one's productivity, associated with depression, low self-esteem, guilt, and feelings of inadequacy. However, it can also be considered a wise response to certain demands that could present risky or negative outcomes or require waiting for new information to arrive. From a cultural and social perspective, students from both Western and non-Western cultures are found to exhibit academic procrastination, but for different reasons. Wikipedia

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