Self-Sabotage Workbook

Procrastination

Procrastination is a cycle that can be difficult to break out of. It starts with feeling overwhelmed or anxious about a task. This can lead to procrastination, which can cause guilt and self-criticism. This guilt can lead to more procrastination, creating a vicious cycle.

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Feeling overwhelmed or anxious about a task

Feelings of guilt, failure, distrust in yourself

Procrastinate some more

This can lead to procrastination

Some common ways people procrastinate are:

Browsing the internet

Avoiding or postponing tasks

Spending too much time on social media

Reading articles unrelated to the task

Watching TV

Cleaning or reorganizing

Doing housework or chores

Shopping online

Eating snacks

Engaging in meaningless conversations

Taking breaks

Taking too many breaks

Playing video games

Watching movies

Daydreaming

Doing anything other than the task at hand

Texting or talking on the phone

Procrastinating

Excessive sleeping

Doing anything to avoid the task.