Podcast Episode 99 — Reasons for Procrastination

And tips to help combat it.

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Today I want to talk to you about procrastination.

We all procrastinate. Yes, even me. I know why I do it and have come to understand that when I’m procrastinating, I’m avoiding doing something else. Avoidance is one of the classic reasons for procrastination. It makes sense. If you don’t want to do something or dread it, of course you will find an infinite number of things to do instead.

Here are some other reasons why people procrastinate:

Indecision. Do you have difficulty making decisions? If so, that may be what’s causing your procrastination. Instead of deciding, you keep coming up with more ideas to consider. Try to pare down your realistic options into 2 or 3 choices and make the best one.

Perfectionism. Does everything have to be perfect before you take action? This could be the cause of your procrastination. Realize that nothing is perfect, and do your best. There is a common saying — “Done is better than perfect.” I’m not saying don’t put your best work out there, but don’t let your perfectionism keep you from acting.

The “last-minute rush.” Sometimes, if we’ve gotten used to working under pressure, we don’t feel motivated to get our work done unless we have the challenge of a…