Decision Making vs Procrastination 5

1. Recognize that you are Procrastinating

First priorities need to be identified. Putting off an unimportant task isn’t procrastination, it’s probably good prioritization.

2. Work out why you are Procrastinating

Reasons for procrastination can include the following:

• favour doing something that is more enjoyable or that you’re more comfortable doing.
• don’t understand the difference between urgent tasks and important tasks, and jump straight into getting on with urgent tasks that aren’t actually important.
• Are driven by the person whose demands are loudest
• feel overwhelmed by the task.
• are waiting for the “right” mood or the “right” time to tackle the important task at hand
• fear of failure or success
• Underdeveloped decision making skills
• Have poor organizational skills
• Perfectionism