Procrastination

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Procrastination is the avoidance or delay of some tasks and actions people feel uncomfortable with. While procrastinating, people choose acts and behaviors considered enjoyable and beneficial at this period of time replacing the tasks they do not enjoy or do not want to do. In addition, procrastination may be associated with people’s inability to perform the needed action due to the lack of knowledge or skills. When these acts and choices are hard for people, they also usually procrastinate for some time hoping to be able implementing it some time later.
Peters (2006) stated that “procrastination usually means more stress and work than if people just get the thing over with straight away” (p. 5). Thus, people’s emotional and psychological health and well-being are affected by the feelings of additional stress, anxiety and other issues. Individuals should simply understand the nature of the procrastination being able to perform the needed decisions and choices properly. It is really difficult to avoid procrastination, as this process is associated with people’s inner emotions and bra...

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