Procrastination is most likely the number one cause of self-inflicted stress on our college campus. Often the initial act of procrastinating stems from thoughts of self-doubt regarding the successful completion of a task; coupled with feelings of anxiousness or even fear of failure. If, however, the delay tactic is used a few times without encountering a disastrous outcome, then there is a potential to transform the occasional choice to procrastinate into a habitual response; regardless of how easy or hard the task is thought to be. A telltale sign that a person has become a habitual procrastinator is when the phrase “I work better under pressure” is continuously used to justify a delay in working on a project.
If you are struggling with a tendency towards procrastination and are discouraged over your past efforts to change on your own, I invite you to stop by and allow us to spend some time exploring alternative actions that may be best for you. Though I have yet to find an instant cure for “procrastination”, I have found that there are ways to change one’s behavior so as to conquer the habitual act of needlessly delaying taking action. Increasing self-confidence, self-discipline and assertiveness are effective ways to combat the tendency to put off until tomorrow what you can accomplish today.
PEACE!
Kurt