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Procrastination is a type of avoidance behaviour anxiety associated with starting or completing any task or decision. ^[1] which is characterised by deferment of actions or tasks to a later time. It is often cited by psychologists as a mechanism for coping with the

For the person procrastinating this may result in stress, a sense of guilt, the loss of productivity, the creation of crisis, and the chagrin of others for not fulfilling one's responsibilities or commitments. While it is normal for individuals to procrastinate to some degree, it becomes a problem when it impedes normal functioning. Chronic procrastination may be a sign of an underlying psychological or physiological disorder.

The word itself comes from the Latin word procrastinatus: pro- (forward) and crastinus (of tomorrow). The term's first known appearance was in Edward Hall's Chronicle (The union of the two noble and illustre famelies of Lancestre and Yorke), first published sometime before 1548.^[2] The sermon reflected procrastination's connection at the time to task avoidance or delay, volition or will, and sin.

I am a procrastinator. Yes I am. In fact, at this moment, I could be packing for my camping trip which is tomorrow morning, I could be finishing up my late reports for work, I could be watching a movie on cable, I could be doing the dishes, I could be going to bed really early to attempt catching up for the last 4 years...

I am currently writing a blog entry instead. I downloaded software called iprocrastinate last week. I looked at it and it did not seem helpful or unique in any way. More effective than project management would be a timed voice saying something like, " Hey! What are you doing now? Did you finish your report yet? Have you called your brother, he's waiting!"

I just end up feeling overwhelmed and exhausted and want to do anything else even if it takes longer and gets me in trouble.

Aiden went to bed at 6:45pm which is a record. I'm not sure he will last all night but, he was definitely ready to call it. Max and BZ went to the movies. I get to be home alone to procrastinate.