Procrastination and laziness are not the same, although many confuse one with the other. What happens is that PROCRASTINATION is an active process, even when we do it ‘unconsciously’. When procrastinating, one chooses to do other things rather than the task they were supposed to complete, but this is not just a laziness trait… it can be a sign of a serious health issue, more than just a bad habit.

According to Kendra Cherry in the article “What Is Procrastination?”* some researchers define various types of procrastinators based on different behavioral styles of procrastination, as you can see below:

Perfectionist: Puts off tasks out of the fear of not being able to complete a task perfectly

Dreamer: Puts off tasks because they are not good at paying attention to detail

Defier: Doesn’t believe someone should dictate their time schedule

Worrier: Puts off tasks out of fear of change or leaving the comfort of “the known”

Crisis-maker: Puts off tasks because they like working under pressure

Overdoer: Takes on too much and struggles with finding time to start and complete task

Did you see yourself in any of this types? If so, remember: the first step to overcome procrastination is recognizing it is a problem that must be solved. Here we have some tips that might help you!