Human beings tend to procrastinate the execution of certain actions and decision-making in complex situations.
We do this trying to preserve the “balance” that we have and avoiding facing the consequences of said actions or decisions since it can imply a high energy expenditure, as well as taking on challenges that we were not exposed to.
When procrastinating, we tend to use other activities as a refuge in order not to take responsibility.
When procrastination becomes a norm in our lives, it impacts our productivity and could be associated with a behavior disorder. It is not healthy to get used to running away or avoiding our responsibilities.
Procrastinating is more than a time management problem, rather it is related to the inability to regulate unpleasant emotions.
We procrastinate for various reasons: anxiety, fear of failure, stress, insecurity, perfectionism, or feeling that we are overloaded with many other activities.
Despite the fact that procrastinating generates anguish and stress, it is also true that it produces temporary relief, which is the false “gratification” that the human being receives, which generates the vicious circle to procrastinate again.
It is important to develop self-discipline, determination and commitment from approximately 8-9 years of age to guarantee that we will carry out our tasks and assignments effectively and in the required time.
When we achieve this, the satisfaction of the duty performed gratifies us and raises our self-esteem.
If we do not have the will it is very likely to fall into the cycle of procrastination.
False security
What do we do or say at this stage?
-It takes a long time for the deadline for the delivery of that project or that assignment.
-At the moment, I can dedicate myself to other activities.
-I can do that project or that assignment easily and quickly.
2. Laziness
What do we do or say at this stage?
-Maybe I should start working with the pending project or assignment.
-I can look for something to drink or eat, before starting.
– I am going to verify my networks in case they have published something important.
3. Excuses
What do we do or say at this stage?
-Now I’m very busy, I can do that project or that assignment at another time.
-Now I’m resting from all the activities done, and then focus on what I have pending.
-That project or that assignment does not require much time to carry it out.
-If I eat food before work, I will be able to focus better on completing the project or the assignment.
-I need certain materials or resources that I do not have available and that I must manage.
4. Denial
What do we do or say at this stage?
-I still have enough time to do the project or the assignment.
-Total, I can work at night; I do not need sleep.
5. Crisis
What do we do or say at this stage?
-I realize that I have not taken any actions related to the project or the assignment.
-It’s almost the delivery time.
-I was late.
-I must complete this project or assignment as soon as possible.
-I do not have time to do anything other than the project or the assignment that I have pending to complete and deliver.
-I promise not to leave any project or assignment again for the last moment.
-It could have turned out better, if you had spent more time doing it.
