Characteristics of procrastination include people who are remarkably optimistic about their ability to complete a task on a tight deadline accompanied by a belief that everything is under control. For instance, a college student is given 15 days to finish a paper but knows that it will only take 5 days. Lulled into a false sense of security the time passes and soon realizes that there isn’t enough time to complete their task.
Characteristics of individuals who suffer from procrastination include low self-confidence, stubbornness, manipulation, decreased ability to cope with pressure, a feeling of being a victim and believing they are too busy to accomplish their tasks. Psychologists believe there are four very simple reasons for individuals who suffer from procrastination which include: the task is too difficult for them to achieve, the task will require a large block of time and large blocks of time are unavailable in their schedule, there is a lack of knowledge or skill in order to complete the task and a fear that people will know they screwed up or know they succeeded.
Other more complex reasons for individuals experiencing procrastination are perfectionism, anger and hostility or a low tolerance for frustration. Perfectionism is the unrealistically high expectations that everything must go right. It is usually self imposed and the individual is very critical of themselves and others without offering much praise.
When people are unhappy or upset with another individual, such as their boss, they often withhold their best effort. People who suffer from low tolerance to frustration often feel overwhelmed easily and find situations intolerable and terribly unfair.
Individuals who suffer from procrastination often have problems asking for help because of the misunderstanding that people have about the condition. One symptom, aversion to task completion, is often misinterpreted as laziness or a lack of willpower.
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